This week, LLDPE prices in Europe registered a steep rise amid prolonged delivery schedules and heightened supply risks stemming from the West Asia conflict.
A European industry source told a Polymerupdate team member, “LLDPE prices in Europe continued to rise, supported by tight supply and higher feedstock costs. Disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict affected import flows and raised production costs, keeping market conditions firm. Availability remained limited across most grades due to fewer import offers and reduced export volumes from overseas suppliers, while unplanned shutdowns and force majeure declarations further constrained supply. Buying activity picked up as converters secured volumes ahead of an expected increase in the April ethylene settlement, with producers maintaining firm offer levels and buyers accepting higher prices to avoid further increases.”
In the spot market, LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 1625-1635/mt FD Northwest Europe levels, week-on-week sharply higher by Euro (+130/mt).
In the contract market, LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 1970-1975/mt FD NWE Germany and FD NWE France levels, both spiked by Euro (+120/mt) from the previous week. LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 1970-1975/mt FD NWE Italy levels, steeply increased by Euro (+120/mt) from last week. Meanwhile, LLDPE prices were assessed at GBP 1705-1710/mt FD NWE UK levels, a surge of GBP (+110/mt) from the previous week.
FCA Antwerp LLDPE film prices were assessed at Euro 1610-1640/mt levels, surged by Euro (+120/mt) from last week.
Ethylene feedstock spot prices were assessed at Euro 1410-1420/mt FD North West Europe levels, sharply lower by Euro (-40/mt) from last week.
Over the past 25 weeks, LLDPE prices in Europe have risen by nearly Euro 690/mt, supported by firm feedstock costs, limited import availability, and ongoing geopolitical disruptions impacting petrochemical supply chains.
