The rPET Price Trend during Q2 2026 showed a steady but uneven increase across major markets. Unlike virgin PET, which experienced sharper movements, recycled PET prices generally recorded moderate gains, although some regions saw much stronger increases. The main factors behind the movement were PET bottle collection, recycled-content requirements, scrap availability, downstream demand, and...

The rHDPE Price Trend moved higher across major global markets during Q2 2026, with recycled high-density polyethylene prices increasing between 13% and 33%. The movement was supported by higher virgin HDPE replacement costs, tighter recycled feedstock availability, stronger demand from packaging manufacturers, and growing pressure to use recycled plastic. While virgin HDPE prices saw a much...

The PVC Compound Price Trend in Q2 2026 showed a strong upward movement across several important markets. PVC compounds are widely used in products such as wires, cables, hoses, tubes, pipes, fittings, flooring, construction materials, and many everyday plastic products. Because PVC compounds are made using PVC resin along with plasticizers, stabilizers, and other additives, their prices are...

The PVC Price Trend moved strongly upward across most major global markets during Q2 2026. Prices increased sharply through April and May as higher crude oil costs, supply disruptions, expensive freight, and geopolitical uncertainty affected the PVC supply chain. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the period created additional pressure on the availability and cost of important...

The BOPA Film Price Trend moved strongly upward during Q2 2026, with prices rising across major Asian and international markets. Biaxially Oriented Polyamide (BOPA) film is widely used in flexible packaging because it offers good strength, flexibility, puncture resistance, and suitability for demanding packaging applications. During the quarter, higher caprolactam and Nylon 6 resin costs, firm...

The BOPET Film Price Trend during Q2 2026 showed different movements across major global markets. Prices increased in most regions as the cost of key raw materials, especially Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) and Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), remained high and volatile. Higher crude oil prices during April and May also increased polyester production costs. At the same time, demand from food...

The BOPP Film Price Trend moved sharply upward during Q2 2026, with prices increasing across major markets in Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The main reasons behind this increase were higher polypropylene feedstock costs, elevated crude oil prices during most of the quarter, higher freight expenses, and supply uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions. At the same...

The PPG Price Trend moved strongly upward during Q2 2026, with prices increasing across major markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and other importing regions. Polypropylene Glycol (PPG) is an important industrial chemical used in polyurethane foam, sealants, lubricants, coatings, and several other applications. During the quarter, higher Propylene Oxide costs, tighter supply, shipping...

The PEG Price Trend moved strongly upward during Q2 2026 across several major global markets. Polyethylene Glycol, particularly PEG 400 and VPEG 2400, experienced noticeable price increases as higher petrochemical feedstock costs, geopolitical uncertainty, supply limitations, and steady downstream demand influenced market conditions. During the quarter, buyers in Asia and other importing...

The PEEK Price Trend moved upward during Q2 2026 as supply disruptions, higher transportation costs, firm production expenses, and steady demand affected the global market for Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK). PEEK is a high-performance engineering polymer widely used where materials need to handle heat, chemicals, pressure, and demanding operating conditions. During the quarter, geopolitical...