Fresh off a visit at the AMI Plastics Expo in Cleveland, we report a similar message that we've been reporting for the last several weeks:
demand is soft, inventories are long, and attempted price increases don’t have fundamental support.

In this Resin Market Moves episode, Michael Workman breaks down:

Market Highlights

Polyethylene (PE):
Huge October draw (–410M lbs) but still long YoY; producer increases unlikely.

Polypropylene (PP):
PGP hovering near 25¢/lb; no margin initiatives; inventories elevated.

Polystyrene (PS):
Down another 2¢; BD and BZ both falling.

ABS / PC:
Oversupplied, weak auto demand, and +10¢ attempts failing.

PVC:
Downward pressure continues; no increases for November.

Nylon (PA66 & PA6):
Stable-to-lower with weak retail and automotive pull.

PET:
Tariff lift fading; PX/PTA easing; fundamentals remain soft.

Key Takeaway

Q4 remains one of the most buyer-friendly windows in years.

With weak demand, soft feedstocks, high inventories, and defensive producer tactics, buyers have real leverage heading into 2026.

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