India’s Polymer Market Sees Broad-Based Price Gains
Major polymer grades have recorded 31–59% price increases between February and October 2026, reflecting a significantly higher price environment.
Market Snapshot
🛢️ Brent Crude: $101.53/bbl
▲ 0.94%
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USD/INR: ₹96.56 ▲ 0.18%
Crude remains above $100/bbl while USD/INR stays above ₹96, keeping the broader cost environment elevated.
Price Movement | Feb → Oct 2026
🔴 PP Raffia: ₹95 →
₹149/kg | ▲ 59%
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LDPE: ₹110 → ₹165/kg | ▲ 50%
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LLDPE: ₹96 → ₹140/kg | ▲ 46%
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HDPE BM: ₹91 → ₹131/kg | ▲ 44%
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PVC: ₹74 → ₹97/kg | ▲ 31%
What does this mean?
With polymer prices up 31–59% since February, maintaining the same inventory now requires more working capital. As inventory costs increase, more cash gets locked in stock, putting additional pressure on cash flow.
PolyMart Perspective
· Crude and currency remain important, but demand, supply, inventories and producer revisions are also key market drivers.
· In a higher-price environment, buyers should focus on requirement-based procurement, efficient inventory planning and cash-flow management.
PolyMart — Procure With Purpose.
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