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Major Thai maker cuts PP prices to Indonesia, maintains HDPE

Major Thai maker cuts PP prices to Indonesia, maintains HDPE



Market players reported today receiving fresh offers from a major Thailand producers at $20/ton lower for all PP grades compared to last week, while HDPE prices remains unchanged.

Detailed price list and changes are shown in the following table:

Product

16 Aug. 2016 (USD/t)

22 Aug. 2016 (USD/t)

Changes

Term

Homo-PP yarn & inj

$1150

$1130

-$20/ton

CIF Indonesia, LC AS

PP film

$1180

$1160

-$20/ton

CIF Indonesia, LC AS

PP Block Copolymer

$1220

$1200

-$20/ton

CIF Indonesia, LC AS

HDPE

$1170

$1170

N/C

CIF Indonesia, LC AS

 

It is reported that Indonesian buyers are replenishing homo-PP cargoes to ensure the inventory levels; yet, most deals are concluded at the lower end of the overall price range. Meanwhile, prices at the upper end are facing difficulties in attracting buying interest.