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Dow anunță o majorare semnificativă a prețurilor pentru polietilenă în America de Nord, crescând ajustarea planificată de la 10 cenți/lb la 30 cenți/lb. Decizia vine pe fondul blocării Strâmtorii Hormuz în contextul tensiunilor din Orientul Mijlociu, generând un efect imediat asupra pieței globale a materiilor prime plastice.

The sharp increase in virgin polymer prices in March 2026 is now directly impacting the recycled materials market. Recyclates are becoming more expensive, while strengthening their strategic role in the supply chain, driven by regulatory pressure and rising production costs.

Europe’s plastics market ends 2025 under continued pressure, with weak demand, cautious purchasing behavior and limited pricing power for key polymers such as PP, PE and PS, according to a recent market analysi

According to recent industry analysis, declining demand and production adjustments in 2025 have led to lower virgin polymer prices in Europe, increasing pressure on recycled plastics markets—particularly rPP and rPE segments that compete directly with virgin materials.

Polyethylene (PE) prices across European markets declined by 40–60 EUR/t, following increased import volumes and softer demand from

ICIS reports a bearish R-PET market in Europe – weak demand and price declines dominate October 2025.

După luni de scăderi de preț, PE și PP arată primele semne de stabilizare în Europa.

The global POM market is expected to grow steadily, driven by the automotive and E&E sectors, with increasing attention to recycled and special grades.

The EU energy crisis has boosted demand for US-origin polyethylene.