Crude Above $100 For 3 Weeks: How Long Can Polymer Prices Remain Stable?
Global Market Snapshot
🛢️ BRENT CRUDE $105.41/bbl ▼ 1.16%
💱 USD/INR ₹95.56 ▼ 0.22%
Strait Of Hormuz: Oil Supply Risks
Middle East tensions continue to affect market confidence, with concerns over shipping disruptions and potential impacts on global crude oil supplies.
China Polymer Futures
Latest Prices | USD/MT
🔴 PP: $1,241 ▲ $15
🔴 LLDPE: $1,170 ▲ $14
🟢 PVC: $653 ▼ $6
China polymer futures show mixed movement, with PP and LLDPE higher, while PVC is lower.
How Crude Above $100 Affects Polymer Prices
· Higher Feedstock Costs: High crude prices can increase the cost of petrochemical feedstock.
· Higher Import & Freight Costs: Shipping disruptions may increase the landed cost of imported polymers.
· Open-Market Price Fluctuations: Actual PP, PE and PVC prices depend on demand, stock availability, feedstock costs and producer revisions.
PolyMart Perspective
· Monitor Price Direction: Track crude oil, China futures, domestic price revisions and import offers.
· Watch Supply & Demand: Monitor material availability, freight costs and customer demand.
· Plan Procurement Strategically: Maintain moderate inventory levels and procure based on actual requirements.
PolyMart — Procure With Purpose.
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