Asian Recycled HDPE: Prices rise on stronger bale, virgin prices / Recycled HDPE natural film rises $10/mt / Firm bale costs support market prices / Some buyers switch to recycled amid virgin costs

Nov 05, 2026

Asian recycled HDPE rose in the week to Nov. 4, amid stronger bale and virgin prices. Asian recycled high-density polyethylene natural film pellets up $10/metric ton week over week at $950/mt FOB Southeast Asia Nov. 4. also assessed Asian recycled HDPE black blow molding pellets stable week over week at $585/mt FOB Southeast Asia. Market participants indicate higher market prices during the week, supported by firm bale prices. However, a Thai recycler explained that their price hikes were limited as they were still consuming old bale previously purchased at lower prices. Meanwhile, demand for recycled material received some support from firm virgin prices. Some market participants observe buyers turning to recycled material as a substitute for costly virgin material. On the other hand, some buyers indicated little pickup in end-user...

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