India rHDPE: Feedstock tightness supports market; natural, white grades remain firm / Black grade 0.50 rupee/kg higher over week / Freight constraints continue to impact feedstock supply

Oct 17, 2026

The Indian recycled high-density polyethylene market was firmer in the week to Oct. 14, with higher feedstock procurement costs and supply constraints supporting sentiment across grades, according to market participants. the recycled high-density polyethylene nonfood- grade black color deodorized pellets with a melt flow index between 0.3 and 0.7 when tested at a sample size of 2.16 kg, at 100 rupees/kg Oct. 14, up 0.50 rupee/kg week over week, under a selling indication heard at 102 rupees/kg and within tradable indications heard at 85-100 rupees/kg. Feedstock tightness persisted, although availability had improved compared with previous weeks. A trader also cited higher procurement costs for natural, white, and blue pellets, supporting higher offers across recycled grades. Selling indications were heard at 128 rupees/kg for whitegrade and 136-139 rupees/kg for natural-grade. Tradable...

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