This week, LLDPE prices in Europe witnessed mixed movement, with spot assessments firming across key northwest European hubs while contract levels largely held steady across France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
An industry source in Europe, on condition of anonymity, informed a Polymerupdate team member, "European LLDPE spot prices increased, supported by higher November ethylene contract costs and reduced availability of competitively priced imported material. Some buyers returned to the market to replenish supplies after delaying purchases, while sellers became increasingly reluctant to offer discounts. However, weak downstream demand and sufficient distributor inventories continued to limit broader buying interest. Meanwhile, contract prices remained unchanged across the region as existing supply provided stability.."
In the spot markets, LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 1325-1335/mt FD NWE levels, firming, Euro (+50/mt) week on week. Meanwhile, LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 1310-1340/mt FCA Antwerp levels, moving higher, Euro (+50/mt) week on week.
In the contract markets, LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 2200-2205/mt FD NWE France and FD NWE Germany levels, rolled over from the previous week. LLDPE prices were assessed at Euro 2200-2205/mt FD NWE Italy levels, holding steady from the previous week. Meanwhile, LLDPE prices were assessed at GBP 1835-1840/mt FD NWE UK levels, maintaining previous levels over the week.
In the feedstock segment, FD Northwest Europe spot ethylene prices were assessed at Euro 860-870/mt levels, a sharp drop of Euro (-55/mt) from the previous week. CIF Northwest Europe ethylene prices were assessed at USD 915-925/mt levels, a tumble of USD (-80/mt) from the previous week.
Meanwhile, the ethylene contract price for November 2026 settled at Euro 1635/MT FD North West Europe levels. This price represents a sharp increase of Euro (+80/mt) from its October 2026 settlement levels.
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