Asian Recycled HDPE: Prices stable despite virgin gains / Demand remains weak despite virgin gains / Asian buyers dominate amid high freight costs

Sep 05, 2026

Asian recycled HDPE remained stable in the week to Sept. 2, due to a little uptick in demand despite rising virgin prices. Asian recycled high-density polyethylene natural film pellets stable week over week at $905/metric ton FOB Southeast Asia Sept. 2. also Asian recycled HDPE black blow molding pellets up $5/mt week over week at $545/mt FOB Southeast Asia Sept. 2. Market participants cite a few major price adjustments, as recyclers observe little uptick in demand during the week. According to a Hong Kong recycler, prices are expected to pick up only next week. This week, multiple recyclers indicate that the majority of demand is seen from Asia rather than Europe and the US, due to high freight costs. In virgin markets, HDPE Film CFR Southeast Asia Weekly up $50/mt...

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