Similar to other markets within the region, the Indonesian homo-PP sector is primarily supported by the strong shipping costs. On the other hand, there is a slew of bearish factors weighing on the sentiment, including the reviving supply condition.
The overall supply condition in the LDPE sector would take time to improve despite the recent restart at several key international plants. However, the downtick in the Chinese market might encourage Indonesian buyers to assess the prospect of new purchases at the current price levels.
While customers complain about the lethargic finished goods businesses, overseas sellers work to mitigate the shipping risks by not committing to large orders. Sources said that many sellers are absorbing parts of the hikes in shipping costs, however, other parts must be transferred to customers.