High-Density Polyethylene Europe

摘要

Widespread price strength ensued across HDPE markets this week, according to sources. European producers maintained stronger bargaining positions in the market amid scaled-back operating rates at PE plants and converters' efforts to rebuild inventories in anticipation of further increases in September. Naphtha was assessed at $948.75/mt CIF NWE Wednesday, gaining $27 on the week. Average naphtha values were at $909/mt CIF NWE so far in August, up $84/mt on July.