Asian PVC: Prices stable amid China's Golden Week holidays / Market activity thin as China observes Golden Week / Participants expect market to be more viable next week

Oct 12, 2026

Asian PVC prices remained stable during the week ending Oct. 7, as market activity was subdued with China observing its Golden Week holiday. PVC CFR China at $855/mt on Oct. 7, unchanged from the previous week. PVC CFR Southeast Asia was also steady at $825/mt. In Southeast Asia, market participants reported limited activity due to the absence of Chinese offers. “Depending on the destination in Southeast Asia, I do not think the price has been lowered; it remains at a similar level to last week,” said a Northeast Asian producer. “Market might be better viable next week,” said another Northeast Asian producer. In China’s domestic market, East China ethylene-based PVC at 5,450 yuan/mt and carbide-based PVC prices at 4,815 yuan/mt on Oct. 7, both stable week over week due to...

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