Polyethylene market under pressure – weak demand in Europe
Although the October ethylene price was unchanged, HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE prices are expected to fall next week. Weak market conditions and persistently low converter activity are the drivers.
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Chem-Courier: polish polypropylene market under pressure
The situation on the Polish polypropylene market remains stable but difficult. Low demand and the presence of cheap imported material are limiting the ability of producers and trading companies to maintain polypropylene prices.
Polyethylene market in early September: between decline and hopes for recovery
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.
Forecast of PP price increase in Poland at the end of August 2025
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.
Polyethylene market trends in August 2025 by Chem Courier
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.
Chem Courier: Polypropylene market in Poland during the summer season - situation analysi
In August, the contract price of propylene is expected to fall, which will automatically translate into lower polypropylene prices
Chem Courier: overview of the PE market in Poland - low activity and stable 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.
Prices and demand for PP in Poland at the end of June 2025
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.
PE market analysis in Poland
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.
Polypropylene market in Poland: trends and updates
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.
Current situation on the PE market in Poland
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 situation in Poland’s PP market - decline in demand, stagnation, and price forecasts
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.
