CommoPlast

Indonesian producer cut weekly PP prices; surprised the market with hikes on PE

While the increases in PE offers were attributed to the depreciation of the Rupiah against the US dollar, the diverged price trend between PP and PE markets raised many questions.



Indonesian market participants were puzzled by the latest price announcement from a key domestic producer, who lifted spot PE prices even though demand has been weakening ahead of the Ramadan season.

The producer’s latest price list and changes compared to last week are shown in the following table: 

Material

Price List as of11 Mar. 23

USD Equivalent

W.O.W Changes

USD Equivalent

Term

Combined and reported by CommoPlast

LL film

IDR 18,620,000

$1,204

+IDR 150,000

+$10

FD Jabodetabek

mPE

IDR 20,320,000

$1,314

+IDR 240,000

+$16

FD Jabodetabek

LL inj

IDR 19,310,000

$1,249

+IDR 150,000

+$10

FD Jabodetabek

HD film

IDR 19,010,000

$1,229

+IDR 150,000

+$10

FD Jabodetabek

HD yarn

IDR 19,010,000

$1,229

+IDR 150,000

+$10

FD Jabodetabek

HD blow

IDR 19,310,000

$1,249

+IDR 150,000

+$10

FD Jabodetabek

IPP (PP Film)

IDR 19,160,000

$1,239

-IDR 230,000

-$15

FD Jabodetabek

PPH yarn

IDR 18,390,000

$1,189

-IDR 240,000

-$16

FD Jabodetabek

PPH inj

IDR 18,390,000

$1,189

-IDR 240,000

-$16

FD Jabodetabek

PP thin wall

IDR 19,160,000

$1,239

-IDR 740,000

-$48

FD Jabodetabek

BOPP

IDR 18,700,000

$1,209

-IDR 390,000

-$25

FD Jabodetabek

PP coating

IDR 18,700,000

$1,209

-IDR 390,000

-$25

FD Jabodetabek

PP thermo

IDR 18,930,000

$1,224

-IDR 230,000

-$15

FD Jabodetabek

PPRC

IDR 20,710,000

$1,339

+IDR 170,000

+$11

FD Jabodetabek

PPBC

IDR 19,470,000

$1,259

+IDR 150,000

+$10

FD Jabodetabek

*All prices are excluded of 10% VAT

*Exchange Rate: USD 1 = IDR 15,462

*Transportation Cost: West Java = IDR 60,000, Central Java & East Java = IDR 250,000

 

While the increases in PE offers were attributed to the depreciation of the Rupiah against the US dollar, the diverged price trend between PP and PE markets raised many questions. This is particularly the case when the PE packaging sector has been limiting restocking for several weeks in a row in anticipation of reduced orders during the fasting month.

“Besides, buyers can source more competitive materials from the new Malaysian plant from the distribution market. There are simply no supports for a rebound from both the demand and supply side,” added, a frustrating buyer. 

 

Several PE bag manufacturers told CommoPlast they have reduced finished goods selling prices to secure more PO before the festive demand is over.