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Polymers16 Sept 2026· India· CPIP Research Desk

India PP prices climb on producer hikes and thin imports

Polypropylene raffia assessments in India rose for a third consecutive month as domestic producers pushed through price increases and deep-sea arrivals stayed limited.

Polypropylene

Polymers12 Sept 2026· Saudi Arabia· CPIP Research Desk

Middle East polymer offers steady; Asia demand mixed

Middle Eastern producers held PP and PE offers broadly steady for October shipments, with Chinese buying muted and Indian demand firmer.

PolypropylenePolyethylene

Polymers8 Sept 2026· CPIP Research Desk

PVC sentiment weakens on muted construction demand

Asian PVC markets stayed under pressure as construction-sector offtake lagged seasonal norms and export competition intensified.

Polyvinyl Chloride