Price stability at thermoplastics: What does that mean for the industry?

Price stability at thermoplastics: What does that mean for the industry?

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Deutschland - What is going on in the plastic market? In June 2025, the price for standard thermoplastics with two faces will be shown. While the prices for polyolefins and PVC remain stable, there is a noticeable decline for styrene plastics. This information comes from [kunststoffweb.de] (https://www.kunststoffweb.de/polymerpreis-news/Standard-thermoplasten_ke- movement_bei_den_polyolefinen_pp257109), where the analysis of the current market development is presented.

at the end of May we already saw a downward trend that continues in June. The prices for styrene plastics fell significantly by EUR 47/t. This is supported, among other things, by the stable contract prices for ethylene, which are important for polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which also remained constant. The price developments are not only dependent on the market offer, but also on the costs of the preliminary products.

market development and outlook

In April this year, a trend change in the plastic nodes was initiated, but the economy was rather sluggish and the order activity remained at a low level. As reported tecpart.de, the C2 contract gave in 55 EUR/T in the same month without the manufacturers being able to do it. Here it happened that sometimes three -digit servings were required, although the demand remained low.

In polypropylene (PP), the price in March fell by 55 EUR/T, which affected prices. The material availability remained secured in Europe despite production throttles. However, the inquiries were still impressed by weak interest. Even at PVC, where the ethylene costs decreased by 55 EUR/t, interest in the market was subdued, and the prices for S-PVC were corrected by up to 10 EUR/T down.

use and meaning of the plastics

The different plastics play an essential role in the economy. PVC, for example, is used in a variety of applications, be it for pipes, window profiles or even packaging. According to ftmercati.com, PVC is indispensable due to its versatility in the construction industry and the application for water pipes.

polypropylene, on the other hand, scores in the automotive industry and at household appliances, and PET remains the leader under the bottle plastics. It is not only chemically resistant, but also suitable for food contact, which is essential in today's world. The electronic properties and self -extinguishing also make PET a valuable material.

A look at the price development shows that despite stable prices for some plastics, uncertainty on the market is noticeable. It remains to be seen how the development will be beyond the end of the month, especially in terms of PE-HD and the C4 qualities of PE-LOD, which could possibly bring movement into the market due to favorable import material.

For consumers and manufacturers alike, the plastic market remains a field of tension full of dynamics and challenge.