This week, HDPE prices in Europe were largely firmer in the spot markets, while contract prices remained mostly steady across mainland Europe with selective gains recorded in the UK.
An industry source in Europe, on condition of anonymity, informed a Polymerupdate team member, "The European HDPE market recorded modest gains in the spot segment as higher ethylene costs encouraged suppliers to maintain firmer offers. Domestic availability remained adequate, allowing buyers to secure material without significant supply pressure, while contract business stayed largely stable under existing agreements. Demand from key downstream sectors remained measured, with most converters purchasing only near-term requirements amid the seasonal slowdown. Limited import inflows and disciplined supplier pricing provided additional support, although comfortable inventories and cautious buying continued to limit any sharper upward movement in the market.”
In the spot markets, HDPE blow moulding grade prices were assessed at Euro 1095-1105/mt FD NWE levels, moving higher, Euro (+10/mt) week on week. HDPE film grade prices were assessed at Euro 1095-1105/mt FD NWE levels, firming, Euro (+10/mt) compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, HDPE injection grade prices were assessed at Euro 1075-1085/mt FD NWE levels, edging higher, Euro (+10/mt) week on week.
In the contract markets, HDPE blow moulding grade prices were assessed at Euro 2070-2075/mt FD NWE France and FD NWE Germany levels, remaining unchanged from the previous week. HDPE blow moulding grade prices were assessed at Euro 2070-2075/mt FD NWE Italy levels, holding steady week on week. Meanwhile, HDPE blow moulding grade prices were assessed at GBP 1770-1775/mt FD NWE UK levels, edging higher, GBP (+5/mt) compared to the previous week.
In the contract markets, HDPE film grade prices were assessed at Euro 2090-2095/mt FD NWE France and FD NWE Germany levels, rolled over from the previous week. HDPE film grade prices were assessed at Euro 2090-2095/mt FD NWE Italy levels, remaining stable week on week. Meanwhile, HDPE film grade prices were assessed at GBP 1790-1795/mt FD NWE UK levels, firming, GBP (+10/mt) from the previous week.
In the contract markets, HDPE injection grade prices were assessed at Euro 2040-2045/mt FD NWE France and FD NWE Germany levels, maintaining previous levels over the week. HDPE injection grade prices were assessed at Euro 2040-2045/mt FD NWE Italy levels, holding flat compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, HDPE injection grade prices were assessed at GBP 1745-1750/mt FD NWE UK levels, moving higher, GBP (+5/mt) week on week.
In Antwerp, HDPE blow moulding grade prices were assessed at Euro 1080-1110/mt FCA levels, edging higher, Euro (+10/mt) week on week, while HDPE film grade prices were assessed at Euro 1080-1110/mt FCA levels, firming, Euro (+10/mt) compared to the previous week. Meanwhile, HDPE injection grade prices were assessed at Euro 1060-1090/mt FCA Antwerp levels, gaining, Euro (+10/mt) from the previous week.
FD Northwest Europe spot ethylene prices were assessed at Euro 800-810/mt levels, a gain of Euro (+20/mt) from the previous week. CIF Northwest Europe ethylene prices were assessed at USD 945-955/mt levels, a steep week-on-week rise of USD (+75/mt).
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