Polymer prices explode as a result of the crisis in the Middle East.

Crude Oil prices, a key indicator of global economic confidence, have recently fallen to a 4-year low as concerns continue about President Trump’s US import tariff policies. As can been seen in the table above, most monomer prices fell by a greater extent.

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Price increases rapidly gain momentum as a result of the crisis in the Middle East.
Producers of standard polymers push for increases above contract feedstock.
Katherine, Mike and Ian look at the factors affecting polymer pricing in our special monthly video report.
January gets off to a subdued start, with producers resisting calls for monomer related discounts.
Katherine, Mike and Ian look at the factors affecting polymer pricing in our special monthly video report.
Prices decreases halt as 2025 comes to a close, but feedstock may come under pressure again in January.
Katherine, Mike and Ian look at the factors affecting polymer pricing in our special monthly video report.