Polystyrene — HIPS

Downstream packaging and raffia demand remained steady into the seasonal peak.

Import offers from the Middle East stayed competitive, capping further upside.

Propylene and naphtha feedstock costs firmed, raising producer cost pressure across the region.

Scheduled cracker turnarounds tightened spot availability; operating rates edged lower.

Downstream packaging and raffia demand remained steady into the seasonal peak.

Import offers from the Middle East stayed competitive, capping further upside.

Propylene and naphtha feedstock costs firmed, raising producer cost pressure across the region.

Downstream packaging and raffia demand remained steady into the seasonal peak.

Import offers from the Middle East stayed competitive, capping further upside.

Freight rates on Asia routes eased, improving landed-cost economics.

Propylene and naphtha feedstock costs firmed, raising producer cost pressure across the region.

Scheduled cracker turnarounds tightened spot availability; operating rates edged lower.