The first days of September brought a development that many market players did not anticipate. Instead of stability or slight increases, the market continued to feel the effects of the summer slowdown.
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
At the start of August 2025, as expected, producers rolled over last month’s prices, but by the middle of the first week they began offering small discounts.
In August, the contract price of propylene is expected to fall, which will automatically translate into lower polypropylene prices
The second week of July was a period of low activity on the Polish polyethylene market, especially on the part of converters. Many producers and traders do not anticipate any significant changes in the coming days.
The contract price of propylene is expected to rise in July. However, unlike the polyethylene market, European polypropylene producers will have limited opportunities to raise prices due to continued low demand and the availability of cheaper imports.
The expected increase in demand in mid-June did not materialise, at least not to the extent predicted by producers and traders. Converters traditionally have been referring from purchasing materials for stock.
In the last week of May, the price of propylene for June was announced, remaining unchanged compared to May. A slight increase in demand for polypropylene is forecasted for June, as for many converters it will be a month preceding planned shutdowns or holidays.
In Poland, participants in the polyethylene market hope for a demand recovery in the second week of the month after a weak start in May. Producers of finished goods were hoping for a decrease in material costs, which prompted them to take active steps in the first working week of the month.
The polypropylene market in Poland has been showing signs of poor activity for an extended period. Market participants point to a decline in orders for finished products, stagnation in the automotive industry in Europe, as well as overall economic slowdown.
Recently, there has been some turmoil in the market, caused by actions taken by the White House administration and reactions from China and the European Union. Market participants closely followed the changing situation regarding tariffs.
Propylene contract price is expected to decline in April. Many traders do not see positive prospects for the polypropylene market in the coming months.
