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July 17th, 2025

Polyolefin Plastomer (POP) Prices Index: Trend, Chart, News, Graph

The global Polyolefin Plastomer (POP) market experienced a dynamic and somewhat challenging environment through Q1 2025, with prices reflecting a complex interplay of demand, supply, and feedstock costs across key regions. North America witnessed mixed movements, initially holding steady in January due to consistent demand from packaging and automotive sectors. This stability gave way to a modest 1.4% increase in February, spurred by sustained procurement activity and improved performance in downstream industries. However, March brought a sharp 5.4% decline, indicative of weakening demand, ample inventories, and the pervasive pressure from lower-cost imports. T

his bearish sentiment carried into April 2025, where prices saw a further 0.8% decrease. Buyers in the US delayed purchases, confident in their existing stock levels, while demand for POP weakened as industries, particularly automotive, increasingly explored recycled or alternative polymers. The volatility of feedstock ethylene prices offered limited support, and while POP production costs remained relatively stable, they were under pressure from the overall downstream weakness and input cost fluctuations. The Q2 forecast for North America suggests continued softness unless a significant revival in demand or a substantial rise in feedstock costs provides an upward impetus.

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Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region also navigated a volatile POP market throughout Q1 2025. January commenced with stable prices, a reflection of cautious demand post-holiday periods and generally balanced market fundamentals. February saw a notable 4.5% surge in the POP Price Index, primarily driven by tight feedstock supply and robust demand from the packaging and automotive industries, highlighting the region's strong industrial activity. Nevertheless, mirroring the global trend, March brought a significant 5.4% price decline as buying interest waned and inventories accumulated across the diverse regional markets. This downward trajectory continued into April, with a 0.8% price decrease.

The prevailing bearish sentiment was fueled by sufficient supply and a growing shift towards biodegradable materials in the packaging sector, particularly noticeable in China. Despite strong electric vehicle (EV) sales, POP usage in China was affected as alternative lightweight polymers gained traction. Consistent supply from Middle Eastern producers and uninterrupted local manufacturing further contributed to the ample market availability. The weakening of the POP spot price by the end of March underscored the sluggish offtake. Fluctuating feedstock ethylene prices continued to pressure production costs. The demand outlook for APAC remains mixed; while traditional packaging segments are experiencing a decline, niche applications, driven by specific industrial needs and innovation, continue to show resilience. The price forecast for Q2 in Asia suggests potential stabilization, contingent upon effective inventory correction and supportive upstream market conditions.

Europe's POP market presented a wave-like price pattern in Q1 2025, demonstrating its own unique responses to global and regional factors. January saw price stability, maintained by a balanced interplay of supply and demand. February witnessed a 4.2% increase in the POP Price Index, a direct consequence of higher ethylene feedstock prices and tight spot supply, indicating some supply-side constraints. However, as Q1 concluded, March recorded a 5% fall in prices, attributed to lower upstream costs and a marked reduction in purchasing activity, reflecting a cautious market approach by buyers. This cautiousness persisted into April 2025, leading to a 0.7% price decrease.

The prevalent bearish sentiment in the market drove down the POP spot price towards the quarter-end. The demand outlook for Europe showed a nuanced picture: while packaging, particularly food and e-commerce segments, maintained steady demand, the automotive sector remained sluggish due to falling sales and intense competition from electric vehicles. Production cost trends moderated as ethylene prices declined by late March, offering some relief to manufacturers. Despite stable manufacturing activity, producers largely refrained from capacity hikes, wary of weak order volumes. The price forecast for Q2 in Europe indicates potential downside risk unless demand experiences a significant improvement or an unexpected tightening of supply occurs. The global Polyolefin Plastomer market continues to adapt to evolving industrial demands, shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable materials, and the inherent volatility of raw material prices, shaping a complex and regionally diverse price landscape.

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