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Local PE market in Indonesia edged upward; PP held steady amid weak demand

Despite these adjustments, the Indonesian market has largely remained unresponsive to the latest offers. Buyers appear to have completed their restocking activities and are now adopting a wait-and-see approach, which underscores a lack of urgency in the market.



The Indonesian local PE market inched slightly higher following a new price announcement from a major local producer, which implemented minor increments on spot PE offers in response to a firming international market. In contrast, PP prices remained unchanged as the producer sought to navigate the ongoing sluggish demand conditions. 

Despite these adjustments, the Indonesian market has largely remained unresponsive to the latest offers. Buyers appear to have completed their restocking activities and are now adopting a wait-and-see approach, which underscores a lack of urgency in the market.

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

Material

Price List as of 04 Nov. 2024

USD Equivalent

W.O.W Changes

USD Equivalent

Term

Combined and reported by CommoPlast

LL film

IDR 17,690,000

$1,122

+IDR 170,000

+$11

FD Jabodetabek

mPE

IDR 20,390,000

$1,293

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

LL inj

IDR 18,560,000

$1,177

+IDR 200,000

+$13

FD Jabodetabek

HD film

IDR 17,300,000

$1,097

+IDR 80,000

+$5

FD Jabodetabek

HD yarn

IDR 17,860,000

$1,132

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

HD blow

IDR 18,600,000

$1,179

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

IPP (PP Film)

IDR 18,780,000

$1,191

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PPH yarn

IDR 17,350,000

$1,100

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PPH inj

IDR 17,350,000

$1,100

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PP thin wall

IDR 17,900,000

$1,135

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

BOPP

IDR 17,690,000

$1,122

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PP coating

IDR 17,690,000

$1,122

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PP thermo

IDR 17,760,000

$1,126

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PPRC

IDR 20,880,000

$1,324

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

PPBC

IDR 19,540,000

$1,239

-

-

FD Jabodetabek

*All prices are excluded of 11% VAT

*Exchange Rate: USD 1 = IDR 15,771

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

 

As previously reported, the regional landscape is grappling with tighter LLDPE film supply due to reduced availability from key Middle Eastern suppliers, compounded by ongoing production disruptions in Southeast Asia. Still, an unexpected one-week shutdown of an Indonesian LLDPE plant last week did not trigger panic buying among local buyers, highlighting a measured response to supply constraints.

“The market is exceptionally quiet. Traders have been trying to adjust offers to account for high restocking costs, but actual transactions remain limited,” noted a local trader.

Indonesian buyers continue to take a cautious stance on new purchases, closely monitoring the outcomes of the US election and potential economic stimulus measures from China. This prevailing lethargy is expected to persist throughout the week, as market participants await clearer signals regarding future market directions.

 

Written by: Henny Sunarto 

Edited by: Rochelle Nguyen 

 


Country
Indonesia