Get a glimpse of tomorrow’s prices today, so you can have a competitive edge and strengthen your negotiating position with customers and suppliers. In view of the particularly high volatility on the global raw materials markets right now, European plastics processors need precise forecasts on the development of prices for monomers and polymers – that’s the only way to optimise procurement strategies and minimise business risks. And that is exactly what the polymer price forecasts from Plastics Information Europe offer – a knowledge-based advantage for decision-making.

For more foresight and safer planning, we have extended the forecasts’ horizon from three to six months. Monomers ethylene (C2) and propylene (C3), as well as polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC are forecast with a total of 18 grades.

The oil market is currently under considerable pressure. At the same time, the US dollar is losing value against the euro. These developments are putting noticeable pressure on the prices of ethylene and propylene precursors in Europe. Quotations are expected to fall not only in May, but also well into July.

The Plasteurope.com price forecast model is based on our comprehensive internal database with historical market and price data dating back to 1984. The modelling also includes market data from our monthly polymer price reports and information on developments in the spot markets, material availability, and daily production volumes from our Polyglobe capacity database.

PIE users who have already subscribed to the three-month forecasts will automatically receive the extended forecasts at no additional cost.

PIE subscribers who have not yet booked the add-on to the forecasts can book the comprehensive six-month forecasts for polymer prices directly.

Dare to look into the future – use the new Plasteurope.com polymer price add-on with a six-month forecast horizon!

Julia Mihalkina
Senior Analyst, Plasteurope.com Price Team