Polyethylene (PE) Prices Hit Record Highs in UK and USA as Tariffs and Economic Pressures Escalate

North America Polyethylene (PE) Prices Movement Q2:

Polyethylene (PE) Prices in United States:

In Q2 2025, Polyethylene (PE) Prices in the USA reached 1,223 USD/MT in June. Tariffs on Chinese PE and Middle Eastern feedstocks raised raw material costs, prompting manufacturers to explore alternative sourcing. These trade measures also disrupted supply chains, causing delays and driving price adjustments across the domestic plastics industry.

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APAC Polyethylene (PE) Prices Movement Q2:

Polyethylene (PE) Prices in China:

In Q2 2025, polyethylene (PE) prices in China reached 1,118 USD/MT in June. Trade tensions and tariffs between the US and China caused market uncertainty, delaying order placements and weakening PE demand. Although some sectors remained stable, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid shifting trade dynamics and ongoing supply chain disruptions.

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China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, among other Asian countries.

Europe Polyethylene (PE) Prices Movement Q2:

Polyethylene (PE) Prices in Germany:

In Q2 2025, polyethylene (PE) prices in Germany reached 1,045 USD/MT in June. High energy costs, US tariff uncertainty, and supply chain issues led to stagnation in the chemical sector. While HDPE demand stayed stable in pipe and molding applications, packaging demand declined due to cautious buying and inventory adjustments.

Regional Analysis: The price analysis can be extended to provide detailed Polyethylene (PE) price information for the following list of countries.

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, among other Asian countries.

Polyethylene (PE) Prices in UK:

In Q2 2025, polyethylene (PE) prices in the UK reached 1,348 USD/MT in June. Though not directly affected by EU tariffs on US imports, the UK market faced supply disruptions and rising costs. Sourcing challenges and uncertainty led to potential shortages and price fluctuations for producers and traders across the sector.

Latin America Polyethylene (PE) Prices Movement Q2:

Polyethylene (PE) Prices in Brazil:

In Q2 2025, polyethylene (PE) prices in Brazil reached 1,042 USD/MT in June. Price stability was driven by reduced US exports, diversified import sources, and cautious market strategies. Additionally, steady domestic production capacity supported balanced supply levels, helping to maintain consistent pricing amid shifting global trade and supply dynamics.

Regional Analysis: The price analysis can be extended to provide detailed Polyethylene (PE) price information for the following list of countries.

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, among other Latin American countries.

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Factors Affecting Polyethylene (PE) Supply and Prices

Polyethylene (PE) supply and prices are shaped by global and regional demand, raw material costs, and trade policies. Price graphs and trend charts show fluctuations driven by packaging needs, ethylene availability, and economic shifts. Global and regional data reflect inventory levels, production rates, and supply chain stability affecting market prices.

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o   Spot Prices by Major Ports

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