January gets off to a subdued start, with producers resisting calls for monomer related discounts.

Ian Chisnall gives a brief review of the polymer market in 2025 and an early indication of polymer pricing for 2026.

Prices decreases halt as 2025 comes to a close, but feedstock may come under pressure again in January.

Despite a benzene price bounce, market sentiment remains subdued with seasonal demand adding pressure to prices.

Polymer prices remain under pressure, either due to demand and/or feedstock price reductions.

Sombre market sentiments from the summer holiday period persist into the autumn.

Opposing price inputs lead to further price stagnation, but producers may push for increases in September.

Feedstock rollovers and decreases set the scene for polymer pricing over the summer period.

Deflationary feedstock pressure starts to dissipate and may be a signal towards the future price direction of polymers.

Prices continue to soften as geo-political concerns dominate market sentiment.