Asian Recycled LDPE: Prices rise on stronger bale, virgin prices / Recycled LDPE gains $10/mt on supply tightness / Virgin LDPE climbs $20/mt in Southeast Asia / Firm virgin prices support recycled LDPE demand

Nov 05, 2026

Asian recycled LDPE prices strengthened in the week to Nov. 4 on bale tightness and stronger virgin prices. Asian recycled low-density polyethylene natural film up $10/metric ton week over week at $960/mt on Nov. 4. Some recyclers raised offer levels during the week, tracking higher bale prices. However, one Thai recycler explained that its price hikes were limited as it was still consuming old bales previously purchased at lower prices. Demand sentiment remained mixed. Some market participants reported stronger demand from customers looking to recycled material as a substitute for costly virgin material. On the other hand, some buyers indicated little pickup in enduser demand. In the virgin LDPE market, LDPE G-P CFR Southeast Asia Weekly up $20/mt week over week at $1,680/mt on Nov. 4. Asian Recycled LDPE Daily...

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