In early August 2025, as expected, producers announced the maintenance of prices from the previous month, but by the mid-week, they started offering small discounts. The market reacted with a noticeable increase in customer activity. However, most traders believe that this is only a temporary rise that will not last through August. Market predictions indicate that real, strong demand for products will return only in September at least.
- Ethylene contract price has declined by €10/t in August.
- The demand for HDPE increased in early August, but the price announcement process is still ongoing. Customers show more interest in prices than in actually purchasing the material.
- In the first week of August, many European producers announced the maintenance of polyethylene prices from July, but in the second half of the week, they started offering small discounts aimed at stimulating the market.
- Demand for LDPE also significantly increased at the beginning of the month, suggesting a recovery in this segment.
- Activity in the LLDPE market increased, but to a lesser extent compared to HDPE and LDPE.
- In the first week of August, the market started receiving offers from producers, but the average spot market price of LLDPE film remained stable, mainly due to the price drop in the last week of July.
In summary, although demand for certain types of PE increased at the beginning of August, forecasts suggest its further development only in the upcoming months, with the main growth impulse expected in September.
