Standard Thermoplastics June 2015: PE once again rises by triple digits / PP starting to ease / PVC remains under pressure / PS begins to slide / PET already pointing down / Price peak likely to be reached in July

摘要

PE: Whereas early in the month notations for all PE grades rose by triple digits, as June wore on, developments on the spot market pointed to first signs of relaxation. This cut the peaks off prices for regular orders. June's increases nevertheless far exceeded the cost rise. European producers' nominal PE margins now exceed EUR 600/t. July's C2 contract rolled over, but the market remains undersupplied. If it turns out that relaxation is also in the cards for August, prices could start falling in late July.