Summary: Summary of April 2 plastic market general materials and engineering materials prices and forecasts! General materials show mixed trends, with limited improvement in supply and demand; polyethylene prices fluctuate slightly; PP sees a minor increase; PVC market falls by 10-20; ABS market fluctuates with increases and decreases, with a maximum increase of 250; PS and EVA markets fluctuate weakly and steadily. Most engineering materials remain stable, with PC seeing individual increases of 25-50; polyester chip prices drop by 10-20; POM sees the highest decrease of 150; PBT market centers weaken with fluctuation, with individual decreases of 50; PA6 market price increases by 50-200; PA66 and PMMA operate in a stalemate.

General Materials

PE：Market demand is limited, and the price of polyethylene fluctuates.

1 Today's Summary

On April 1st, the market focus shifted from sanctions on oil-producing countries to the U.S. tariff hike policy, with concerns that the demand outlook would be dragged down, leading to a fall in international oil prices. The NYMEX crude oil futures contract for May fell by $0.28 per barrel to $71.20, a decrease of 0.39% from the previous day. The ICE Brent crude oil futures contract for June, after the rollover, fell by $0.28 per barrel to $74.49, a decrease of 0.37% from the previous day. China's INE crude oil futures main contract 2505 rose by 11.6 yuan to 549 yuan per barrel, and during the night session, it increased by 4.3 yuan to 553.3 yuan per barrel.

Today, the HDPE market price has been adjusted by 2-6 yuan/ton; the LDPE market price has risen slightly by 2 yuan/ton; the LLDPE market price has decreased slightly by 7 yuan/ton.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Summary of Domestic Polyethylene Closing Prices (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Today, the domestic polyethylene spot market prices showed mixed trends. HDPE spot market prices made slight adjustments of 2-6 yuan/ton. Some maintenance and production changes led to a slight tightening of supply, but overall market demand remains limited, with end users showing clear resistance to high-priced resources, resulting in mainly minor price fluctuations. LDPE spot market prices rose slightly by 2 yuan/ton, with relatively stable LDPE supply and some improvement in downstream demand, leading to a slight increase in market quotations. LLDPE spot market prices fell slightly by 7 yuan/ton, with overall supply pressure in the market being significant, and no apparent improvement in downstream demand. Market participants are lacking confidence and are mostly maintaining active sales, resulting in continuous slight price declines.

3. Price Prediction

With the approach of the Qingming long weekend, merchants maintain an active attitude towards selling goods. Supply pressure remains, so the price levels for most grades are still low. In the short term, with expectations of increased production from new facilities such as Exxon and Inner Mongolia Baofeng, terminal inquiries may target even lower prices. As a result, traders might be forced to offer discounts; however, strong cost support will remain. After low-end transactions pick up, it will provide market confidence, leading prices to likely remain in a narrow range at a low level.

PP： Macro利好支撑 Polypropylene prices rise slightly

1 Today's Summary

① Sinopec Central China PP part adjusted downward: Luoyang wire drawing 7300, M18 to 7300; Zhonghan 8009 to 7600; Zhongyuan MT35 to 8050, MT75N to 7550.

② Today, the domestic polypropylene shutdown impact decreased by 1.64% to 17.08%. Details of today's domestic PP maintenance facility changes: Zhongjing Petrochemical Phase II Line 2 (600,000 tons/year) PP facility has restarted. The daily production ratio of injection molding dropped by 2.08% to 25.41%, mainly due to the second line of Sinochem Quanzhou being switched to produce other products.

This week (March 21-27, 2025), the supply and demand gap has narrowed significantly to 35,100 tons, mainly due to an increase in plant maintenance leading to a notable decrease in supply, coupled with demand still slowly recovering, resulting in an improvement in the supply and demand gap.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1: Domestic Polypropylene Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Based on the East China region, today's polypropylene filament closed at 7369 yuan/ton, an increase of 8 yuan/ton from yesterday, in line with the morning's expectations.Futures fluctuated slightly upward, with polypropylene prices consolidating within a range today. The implementation of tariff policies boosted the market, and the red futures market supported spot offers. However, terminal demand was lackluster, leading to mixed spot price movements. Market participants mostly followed the market trend, with actual transactions negotiated. As of midday, the mainstream price for drawing in East China was between 7320-7450 yuan/ton.

Price Forecast

PVC：Weak supply and demand, PVC spot prices remain volatile.

1. Today's Summary

① The ex-factory prices of domestic PVC producers have decreased by 20 yuan per ton respectively.

2. During the startup of Qinzhou Huayi, the startup time for Yanhai Magnesium Industry's ethylene process is to be determined.

③ The adjustment details for oil prices are as follows: the retail price limits for gasoline and diesel in China will be increased by 230 yuan and 220 yuan per ton, respectively. The price of No. 95 gasoline will increase by 0.19 yuan per liter.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Summary of Domestic PVC Spot Prices (RMB/ton)

Based on the East China Changzhou market, the spot cash pickup price for type five PVC produced by the calcium carbide method in East China is 4900 yuan/ton today, remaining stable compared to the previous trading day.。

The domestic PVC market remains weakly volatile, with pessimistic expectations for macro policies. The spot market is mostly stable, with prices on the futures market mainly looking for lower levels. Export quotations have slightly decreased due to weakening demand. In the East China region, the cash price for warehouse delivery of calcium carbide method No. 5 type is between 4870-5000 yuan/ton, while the ethylene method is between 5000-5200 yuan/ton.

3.Price forecastMeasure

The domestic PVC market is experiencing fluctuations and a weakening trend, with concerns about the impact of increased tariffs on raw material and product exports. The supply expectations for spot fundamentals have weakened due to maintenance, and domestic demand remains sluggish, with foreign trade exports being the main focus. Both supply and demand are lacking, leading to a weak and fluctuating spot price trend. In the short term, cost support remains stable, and it is expected that the PVC market will maintain a small range of weak fluctuations. The cash price for electric calcium carbide method PVC in East China is expected to be in the range of 4800-5000 yuan/ton.

PS： Styrene rebounds and then fluctuates, market prices stabilize.

1 Today's summary

Today, the East China GPPS market remained stable at 8,400 yuan/ton, in line with the morning forecast.

② On Wednesday, the styrene market in East China fell by 65 to close at 8,050 yuan/ton, South China dropped by 50 to 8,150 yuan/ton, while Shandong rose by 15 to 8,015 yuan/ton.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Domestic PS Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

According to statistics, today the East China GPPS is stable at 8400 yuan/ton.Upstream styrene showed a slight rebound followed by consolidation, with the market mainly holding firm on prices. However, supply remains high, and overall market inventory is ample. After recent restocking, buyers have adopted a wait-and-see approach, leading to weaker trading activity compared to the previous day.

3. Price Prediction

ABS：The market for filling gaps has ended, and today's trading has turned subdued.

1 Today's Summary:

① Prices in South China rose and fell; prices in East China rose and fell, but overall transactions were good.

2. The monthly ABS production in April is expected to slightly decrease from the previous month.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Summary of Domestic ABS Prices (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Based on the benchmarks of Yuyao and Dongguan regions, market prices have experienced both increases and decreases.Today's market trading has turned quiet, the short-covering rally has ended, and some models have seen a pullback and adjustment, with market prices fluctuating between increases and decreases.

3、Price Forecast

Today, prices in South China fell slightly, while those in East China declined, with overall transactions being weak. Trade merchants are finding it difficult to sell, and supply has increased significantly. It is expected that domestic ABS prices will continue to show a downward trend tomorrow.

EVA：Low demand for foaming, focus of negotiations is relaxed.

1 Today's Summary

This week, the ex-factory price of EVA petrochemical plants remains stable.

This week, most of the EVA petrochemical facilities are in stable production.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Domestic EVA Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Today's domestic EVA market atmosphere was lackluster. Traders in the market held divergent mindsets, leading to a somewhat chaotic offering situation. The demand for foaming applications advanced slowly, and some holders, driven by panic, offered discounts to promote transactions. Most deals were reached through negotiations, with a weak and wait-and-see atmosphere prevailing. By the close of the market, soft material was quoted at RMB 11,400-11,900/ton, and hard material was quoted at RMB 11,300-11,800/ton.

3.Price Forecast

In the short term, the domestic EVA market fundamentals are expected to remain in a stalemate. Demand from the photovoltaic sector provides temporary positive support, with EVA manufacturers holding firm to stabilize the market. Mainstream agents follow suit to maintain stability, while downstream foam demand continues to follow rigid needs. The market transaction pace remains slow, and the supply-demand game persists. Industry players adopt a cautious approach to operations. Longzhong Information predicts that the domestic EVA market will experience weak and stable consolidation in the short term.

Engineering materials

PC：The PC market is trending upwards with a strong consolidation.

Table 1: Summary of Domestic PC Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)

Today's domestic PC market showed a slightly stronger trend. In the East China market, the mainstream intended price for domestic PC sources was between 12,200-12,650 yuan/ton, slightly stronger compared to the previous trading day. In the South China market, the mainstream intended price for domestic PC sources was between 12,400-13,000 yuan/ton, stable compared to the previous trading day. For foreign sources, prices of most goods remained stable. The mainstream price of Lotte 1100 in East China was 12,800-13,000 yuan/ton, stable compared to the previous trading day. The mainstream price of Covestro 2805 in South China was 15,150-15,300 yuan/ton, also stable compared to the previous trading day. The raw material Bisphenol A continued its upward trend, providing stronger support to the PC market. During the trading day, some offers continued to rise slightly, but downstream buyers became more cautious about chasing higher prices. New order transactions decreased compared to earlier in the week, and market participants started to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

Price Prediction

It is expected that the PC market will digest the increase in the near future. The specific reasons are as follows:

Supply:Supply is abundant, and the seller's报价 is either stable or slightly fluctuating.

Requirement:The overall downstream willingness to chase gains remains cautious.

Cost: The slight increase in raw material bisphenol A provided support for the PC market.

PET：The price of polyester bottle flakes has dropped by 10-20.

1 Today's Summary

①,华润 prices fluctuate slightly while other factories remain stable (Unit: Yuan per ton)

②. Today, the domestic polyester bottle chip capacity utilization rate reached 72.61% (revised from yesterday's 72.61%).

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Domestic Polyester Bottle Chip Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Based on the East China region, the spot price of polyester bottle chip (water bottle grade) today closed at 6065, down 15 from the previous working day, in line with the morning's expectations.

Crude oil prices are correcting. Although news of maintenance at a major PTA plant has emerged, raw material prices continue to lack upward momentum. Most polyester bottle chip plants are holding steady, with partial price adjustments. Traders are mainly focused on offloading inventory, with April shipments reportedly transacted at 6,040–6,130 or at a discount of 30 to a premium of 50 against the 2505 contract. The basis has weakened slightly, with sporadic restocking for rigid demand and subdued trading activity. (Unit: RMB/ton)

3、Price Forecast

The market is largely waiting for news on the U.S. imposing additional tariffs, leading to relatively stagnant trading. On the supply side, a major manufacturer has restarted a 700,000-ton facility, raising expectations for increased supply. Downstream demand remains focused on essential restocking, with low purchasing intention before the holidays. The polyester bottle chip market is experiencing weak fluctuations, and it is expected that the spot price for water bottle materials will operate in the range of 6000-6150 tomorrow.

POM：Demand performance is weak, transactions continue through negotiation.

1. Today's Summary

The domestic material manufacturers have lowered their factory prices.

2. Inadequate follow-up on demand orders, resulting in average sales performance.

2Spot Overview

Table 1 Summary of Domestic POM Prices (Unit: Yuan per ton)

Based on the Yuyao area, today the price of Yun Tianhua M90 is 13,500 yuan/ton, with limited price fluctuations.Today, the POM market saw a downward trend in its center of gravity. Shipments were slow across various regions, increasing the pressure on petrochemical plants to offload inventory. Some POM manufacturers further reduced their ex-factory prices, dampening market sentiment. Traders lacked confidence in their operations, leading to a continued decline in mainstream offers by 100-800 yuan/ton. Downstream users remained cautious and观望情绪主导, resulting in subdued trading activity. The mainstream报价区间 ranged from 9,800 to 13,700 yuan/ton.

3、Price prediction

The shipment situation in various regions has not improved significantly during the week. The total inventory of POM petrochemical plants will continue to rise. In addition, some manufacturers have lowered their ex-factory prices for the second time, making it difficult for the market sentiment to be supported. Traders are less interested in operations, and the focus of quotations will continue to fall. End users are mostly cautious and观望ing, with sporadic actual transactions. It is expected that the domestic POM market will fall narrowly in the short term.

PBT：The PBT market shows a weak and fluctuating trend.

1 Today's Summary

①PBT manufacturers' quotations remain stable.

This week, the supply side saw the restart of PBT operations at the Fujian Meizhou Bay facility.

③ China's PBT industry production reached 23,075 tons this week, with a capacity utilization rate of 54.32%, an increase of 4.47% compared to last week. The domestic average gross profit for PBT in China this week was -498 yuan per ton, a decrease of 97 yuan per ton compared to last week.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1: Summary of Domestic PBT Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)

Translate the above content from Chinese to English and output the translation result directly without any explanationThe East China region is the benchmark.Today, the mainstream price for medium to low viscosity PBT resin is between 7800-8200 yuan/ton.Decreased by 50 yuan/ton compared to yesterday。Today, the PBT market is weak and falling, while the PTA market remains steady. The BDO market is operating with观望 (wait-and-see attitude). With general cost support, the PBT supply side continues to focus on sales, and there are reports of lower prices in the market, causing the market's focus to weaken and fall. According to Longzhong Information statistics, the price range for medium to low viscosity PBT pure resin in the East China market is between 7800-8200 yuan per ton.

3. Price Prediction

It is expected that the PBT market will remain weak and观望 (note: 'watchful' or 'cautious'). On the cost side, there is an expectation of reduced load in both supply and demand for PTA, with poor purchasing enthusiasm from downstream buyers, leading to a low overall valuation of the industry chain. However, cost support remains, and the market lacks a sustained driving force. In the short term, the domestic PTA spot market will maintain a volatile pattern. BDO currently has decent support on the supply side, with downstream demand following at a basic pace, but the cost transmission within the industry chain is not smooth, suppressing the movement of raw materials, and the market performance is weak. With average cost support, the PBT market sees an increase in the mentality of shipping out goods, and there may be an increase in low-priced sources in the market, causing the market focus to run weakly. Therefore, it is expected that the medium and low viscosity PBT resin in the East China market will be priced at 7800-8100 yuan/ton tomorrow.

PA6：Rigid报价 firm for slice manufacturers as PA6 market prices increase

1 Today's Summary

①. Sinopec's weekly settlement price for caprolactam was 10,280 yuan/ton (six-month interest-free acceptance), a decrease of 100 yuan/ton compared to last week.

② Sinopec pure benzene price at refineries in East China and South China increased by 150 yuan per ton, now executing at 6750 yuan per ton, with prices effective from April 1st.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Summary of Domestic Polyamide 6 Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)

Today, the price of conventional spinning polyamide 6 chips has risen. The supply of raw material caprolactam has decreased, and companies are holding firm on their quotations. The cost support for chips has strengthened, and polymerization companies, with thin profit margins, have raised the ex-factory prices of chips. However, downstream production companies are cautiously observing the market, replenishing stocks at appropriate prices, resulting in limited transactions. Market negotiations are based on actual orders. In East China, conventional spinning PA6 is priced at 10,650-10,950 yuan/ton cash on short delivery, while high-speed spinning spot is priced at 11,100-11,600 yuan/ton on acceptance delivery. In Chaohu, the price is 9,800-9,900 yuan/ton cash on self-pickup.

3、Price Forecast

From the cost perspective, the supply of raw material caprolactam has decreased, leading to a relatively firm price, and the pressure on polymerization costs has increased. From the supply and demand perspective, Zhejiang Fangyuan and Fangming are undergoing maintenance shutdowns, and some enterprises are reducing production, resulting in decreased supply. Downstream businesses are primarily restocking on demand, and some polymerization companies have reduced inventory pressure. It is expected that the nylon 6 market will operate with a slight preference for consolidation in the near term, closely monitoring downstream demand and manufacturers' pricing dynamics.

PMMA： The upstream and downstream sectors continue to game, and the market maintains a stable trend.

1. Today's summary

① Today's factory prices remain stable.

2. The domestic utilization rate of PMMA particles today is 64%.

2 Spot Overview

Table 1 Summary of Domestic PMMA Particle Prices (Unit: CNY/ton)

PMMA particle prices in East China closed at 16,700 yuan per ton today, unchanged from yesterday, below early expectations.Today, the PMMA particle market remained stable, with a predominant wait-and-see attitude. Suppliers showed no clear intention for deep price cuts, maintaining steady pricing sentiment. Downstream demand stayed unchanged, with procurement continuing at a rigid pace, while actual transaction volumes saw insufficient follow-up.

PA66Downstream purchases at high prices are cautious, and the market is consolidating weakly.

1 Today's summary

① On April 1, market attention shifted from production sanctions to U.S. tariff policies, raising concerns about the drag on demand prospects, leading to a decline in international oil prices. NYMEX crude oil futures contract for May fell by $0.28 per barrel to $71.20, a decrease of -0.39%; ICE Brent crude oil futures contract for June, rolling over to July, fell by $0.28 per barrel to $74.49, a decrease of -0.37%. China's INE crude oil futures main contract for May rose by 11.6 to 549 yuan per barrel, with overnight trading rising by 4.3 to 553.3 yuan per barrel.

As of today, the domestic PA66 capacity utilization rate is 57%, with a daily output of approximately 2,200 tons. Under pressure from costs and demand, domestic PA66 enterprises have reduced their capacity utilization rates, and the demand side is average, resulting in a relatively abundant supply of goods in the domestic PA66 industry.

Invista (China) Investment Co., Ltd. announced that from April 1, 2025, at 7:00 AM, the spot trading price of hexamethylenediamine will be set at 21,300 RMB/ton, remaining stable compared to the March price.

2 Spot Market Overview

Table 1 Domestic PA66 Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

Referring to the Yuyao market in the East China region, the EPR27 price today is referenced at RMB 16,700-16,900 per ton, unchanged from yesterday's price.Raw material prices are fluctuating, providing limited cost support. Downstream buyers are purchasing as needed, and market supply is ample. Aggregation companies have implemented concentrated production reduction plans, and the market is temporarily stable.

3. Price Forecasting

Demand shows no significant recovery, with downstream sectors purchasing as needed. Under cost pressures, polymerization companies have a strong inclination to reduce production. It is expected that the domestic PA66 market will consolidate in the short term.