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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.