Even multiple production hiccups couldn’t move this resin market.
As we enter mid-Q4, the theme is clear across North America: flat pricing, weak demand, and oversupply.

In this week’s Resin Market Moves, Michael breaks down what’s really happening across the major resin families — and what it means for buyers trying to hold the line on costs.

Resin Market Highlights:

Polyethylene (PE):
Dow, ExxonMobil, and CP Chem reported short-lived production issues, but inventories remain near record highs.
October’s proposed +3–5¢/lb increases? Still unlikely to stick.

Polypropylene (PP):
Feedstock propylene (PGP) crashed below $0.25/lb, the lowest since 2022.
No margin increases announced — weak fundamentals continue.

Polystyrene (PS):
Feedstocks fell sharply, with benzene down nearly $0.50/gal, pushing PS contracts lower again.

ABS & Polycarbonate (PC):
Stable to slightly soft. Auto sector improving, but not enough to move pricing.
Sabic’s +10¢ ABS increase for November faces buyer resistance.

PVC:
Still sluggish. Construction remains slow, with high inventories and no October increase nominations.

PET:
Flat for September and early October, though producers continue testing +6–9¢/lb increases. Market data doesn’t support it.

Key Takeaway:

Feedstocks are easing. Inventories are heavy.
 And producer price-increase letters are running on fumes.

Now is the time for buyers to stay disciplined, benchmark their pricing, and push back with confidence.

That’s what ResinSmart was built for — real-time resin benchmarking, forecasting, and market transparency for processors who are tired of guessing.

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As we head into Q4, the resin markets across North America tell one story: flat pricing, weak demand and oversupply.

In this short video, Michael breaks down what’s happening across key resin families — and what buyers need to know heading into year-end negotiations:

🔹 Polyethylene (PE): Flat in September, inventories up +243 million lbs. Producers pushing +3–5¢ for October, but demand won’t support it.
🔹 Polypropylene (PP): Rolled flat. Propylene feedstock below 30¢/lb — lowest since 2022.
🔹 Polystyrene (PS): Down ~2¢/lb as benzene and butadiene soften.
🔹 ABS & Polycarbonate (PC): Stable to slightly soft — auto improving, but not enough to lift demand.
🔹 PVC: Down another 2¢/lb, with housing starts and construction demand lagging.
🔹 PET: Flat for September — producers testing +6–9¢ increases on tariff and logistics pressure.

The big picture:
Feedstocks are weaker, inventories are high, and producers’ increase letters lack market justification.

What this means for buyers:
Stay disciplined. Benchmark your resin costs. Push back where pricing doesn’t align with the data.

That’s exactly what ResinSmart was built for — to give resin buyers clarity, confidence, and control.

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Suppliers are nominating increases across PE, PP, PVC, PET, and more — but the data says otherwise.

In this week’s Resin Market Moves (Sept 26, 2025), Michael Workman of ResinSmart breaks down the latest market drivers:

Key Insights:

• PE: Inventories +1.2B lbs YoY; +5¢/+3–5¢ nominations lack support
• PP: Flat as PGP rolled at 35.5¢; 40 days of supply on hand
• PS: Lower after September benzene contract
• ABS & PC: Flat; long supply and weaker RMC
• PVC: Inventories at 1B lbs; one producer still chasing +3¢
• Nylon & PET: Flat; PET producers push +6–9¢ in October despite lower PX/PTA

Takeaway: Fundamentals remain weak-to-flat. Buyers should benchmark every ask, reject unsupported hikes, and use data to negotiate better terms.

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PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, ABS, PC, and Nylon all point flat-to-down. 

Suppliers are nominating increases for September — but the data across PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, ABS, PC, and Nylon tells a different story. Inventories are high, demand is soft, and feedstocks are easing.

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Resin Market Moves breaks down the latest shifts in PE, PP, and engineered resin markets—covering price movement, supply/demand trends, inventory levels, and what it all means for your next buy. Get fast, actionable insights to help you negotiate smarter and stay ahead of volatility.

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Suppliers are nominating increases for September, but the fundamentals across PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, ABS, PC, and Nylon remain weak-to-flat.

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Resin Market Moves breaks down the latest shifts in PE, PP, and engineered resin markets—covering price movement, supply/demand trends, inventory levels, and what it all means for your next buy. Get fast, actionable insights to help you negotiate smarter and stay ahead of volatility.

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Suppliers are pushing resin price hikes — but the fundamentals across PE, PP, PS, PVC, PET, ABS, PC, and Nylon tell a different story. In this week’s update, Michael Workman, Growth Director at ResinSmart, breaks down the latest RTi Drivers data and what it means for buyers heading into contract season.

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Resin Market Moves breaks down the latest shifts in PE, PP, and engineered resin markets—covering price movement, supply/demand trends, inventory levels, and what it all means for your next buy. Get fast, actionable insights to help you negotiate smarter and stay ahead of volatility.

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