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Polyolefins to keep getting cheaper in December

Polyolefins to keep getting cheaper in December

Despite raw material depreciation, converters did not buy more, they continue to purchase raw materials only on an as-needed basis. Some of them are using the stocks built during previous months

Polish traders offer discounts on polyolefins

Polish traders offer discounts on polyolefins

Polish converters continue to buy polyolefins on an ad hoc basis, and if possible, hold off new purchases in anticipation of further price cuts. Packaging remains one of the most active consuming industries.

Buying activity slugglish in Poland

Buying activity slugglish in Poland

Although polyolefins have got cheaper this month, converters have still been holding off restocking and have been reduced purchases compared with October.

Polish market short of some PP grades

Polish market short of some PP grades

According to Chem-Courier’s data, PE demand is below average in Poland. PP, especially random copolymers and high-MFI injection-moulding grades, in contrast, are sought after. However, a shortage of those PP types led to inability to fully cover the current customers’ needs.

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