The global recycled High-Density Polyethylene (R-HDPE) market displayed mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026. While several countries experienced noticeable price increases, others continued to face weak demand that limited market growth. Overall, the quarter reflected differences in regional supply conditions, recycling infrastructure, and downstream consumption rather than one...

The global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) market recorded a strong recovery during the first quarter of 2026, with average prices increasing by nearly 10% compared to the previous quarter. The market benefited from stronger buying activity, improving industrial production, and higher demand from several downstream industries. Compared to the final quarter of 2025, the overall business...

The global Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) market recorded a strong recovery during the first quarter of 2026. Compared to the previous quarter, average prices increased by around 6–8% as supply conditions became tighter and production costs continued to rise across many regions. The market remained under pressure from higher feedstock expenses, logistics challenges, and geopolitical...

The global PVC Compound market experienced a mixed but generally positive performance during the first quarter of 2026. While some regions recorded only small changes in pricing, others witnessed noticeable increases as buying activity gradually improved and supply conditions became tighter. Compared to the previous quarter, market conditions became healthier in many countries as downstream...

The global Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) market showed a positive recovery during the first quarter of 2026. Compared to the previous quarter, average prices increased by around 5–6% as demand gradually improved across several major industries. After a slower period at the end of 2025, buyers became more active and started purchasing additional material to support production and prepare...

The global PTFE market moved on a softer path during the first quarter of 2026, with prices declining by more than 3% compared to the previous quarter. The main reason behind this trend was weaker buying activity across several important markets. Although production remained stable and manufacturers continued to supply material without major disruptions, overall demand was not strong enough to...

The global polypropylene market recorded a strong recovery during the first quarter of 2026 as supply became tighter and production costs continued to increase across major manufacturing regions. One of the biggest reasons behind this improvement was the rise in propylene feedstock costs, which pushed production expenses higher throughout the petrochemical industry. At the same time,...

The global PVC market showed strong improvement during the first quarter of 2026. Many countries reported higher prices compared to the previous quarter as demand gradually recovered and production costs continued to rise. The construction industry remained one of the biggest consumers of PVC, while demand from wire and cable manufacturing, pipes, fittings, and industrial applications also...