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Asian Recycled HDPE: Prices rangebound amid stable demand / Natural film pellets rise $5/mt WOW to $905/mt / Virgin HDPE film rises $20/mt weekly

Aug 29, 2026

Asian recycled high-density polyethylene prices remained rangebound in the week to Aug. 26 amid stable demand. Asian recycled HDPE natural film pellets up $5/metric ton week over week at $905/mt FOB Southeast Asia on Aug. 26. Asian recycled HDPE black blow molding pellets stable week over week at $540/mt FOB Southeast Asia on Aug. 26. According to a trader, overall demand for recycled HDPE has been stable since last week. A Thai recycler indicated receiving some inquiries from European customers as overall demand improved since the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in Europe Aug. 12. However, the recycler explained that few sales were made as freight costs weighed on export demand from Europe. The recycler also observed a gradual increase in feedstock availability due to improved domestic...

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