Asian Recycled HDPE Price Trends

Asian Recycled HDPE: Market demand faces downward pressure / Christmas demand fails to boost market / Competitive virgin HDPE prices impact demand

Jun 06, 2026

The Asian recycled high-density polyethylene market experienced a slowdown in the week to Oct. 29, with no expected spike even as the Christmas season approaches. Asian recycled HDPE clear film pellets stable day over day at $710/mt FOB Southeast Asia on Oct. 29, at tradable indications at that level. The market remains sluggish, with prices showing some stability despite the downturn. Virgin HDPE from China is available at competitive rates, around $750/mt, further impacting recycled material demand. European demand has weakened, and increased tariffs for volumes going into the US are complicating trade, market sources said. Scrap prices have dropped significantly, reflecting the slow market conditions. In India, once a steady buyer of fixed amounts, there has been no recent engagement, adding to the market's challenges. Overall, the recycled HDPE...

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