Asian PVC Prices: Weak Demand Trends

Asian PVC: CFR SE Asia prices fall on weak demand, competition from China cargoes / CFR China prices steady amid thin trading activity / Intense price competition among Chinese exporters

Jun 04, 2026

Asian polyvinyl chloride prices were mixed to lower in the week ending Nov. 19. CFR Southeast Asia prices fell due to weak demand, year-end destocking from the US and competition from Chinese cargoes. PVC CFR China prices steady week over week at $690/metric ton on Nov. 19. A Northeast Asia-based producer said offers, stable at that level, were met with a lack of buying interest as end-users remained on the sidelines. PVC CFR Southeast Asia prices were assessed down $25/mt at $625/mt over the same period. A Southeast Asia-based producer said prices were likely to fall due to weak demand in the region, year-end destocking from the US and competitively priced cargoes from China. In the export market, ethylene-based FOB China PVC prices down $2/mt day over day and week...

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