Naphtha edges lower in Japan and Europe as market softens – International petrochemical price movement, 24 Jun 2026

Feedstocks and Crude
Naphtha edges lower in Japan and Europe as market softens
Butadiene tumbles across Asia while Rotterdam market remains unchanged
Crude Oil retreats sharply as global benchmarks extend recent losses
Ethylene prices ease across regions as market momentum weakens
Propylene drops sharply across regions while China remains stable
Polyolefins – HDPE
HDPE HM declines across Asian markets as regional demand weakens
HDPE Raffia falls across key markets as pricing pressure intensifies
HDPE Injection weakens globally as buyers resist higher offers
HDPE Blow Moulding declines broadly as market sentiment softens
HDPE Film prices retreat globally amid persistent regional weakness
HDPE Pipe prices decline as international market weakness deepens
Polyolefins – LDPE and LLDPE
LDPE Lamination drops in Qatar as regional softness continues
LDPE Heavy Duty weakens across markets as demand remains subdued
LDPE Injection prices decline as regional markets extend losses
LDPE Film prices slide across regions as weakness persists
LDPE Milk Pouch declines across markets amid softer demand
LLDPE Rotomoulding prices fall globally as market pressure builds
LLDPE Injection declines across regions as buying interest weakens
LLDPE Metallocene retreats across markets as sentiment remains soft
LLDPE Film prices weaken globally amid ongoing regional pressure
Polypropylene
PP Copolymer remains unchanged in US market amid stable trade
PP Raffia falls across regions as demand weakness persists
PP BOPP declines across markets as regional sentiment softens
PP Random Copolymer weakens across Asia as market pressure grows
PP Block Copolymerdeclines broadly as regional demand remains weak
PP Film prices retreat across markets amid softer buying interest
PP Injection weakens globally as market sentiment turns cautious
Vinyls and Chlor-Alkali
PVC Suspension prices decline across regions as weakness spreads
EDC prices remain unchanged across major global markets
VCM prices hold steady across global trading regions
Styrenics and Engineering Plastics
PS EPS remains stable as market activity stays limited
PS GPPS prices edge lower across global markets
PS HIPS weakens across regions as demand remains subdued
ABS Injection prices fall across markets amid weaker sentiment
SAN prices retreat across Asian markets as demand softens
Polyester and Specialty Polymers
PET Bottle Grade holds mostly steady with selective declines
EVA prices decline across Asia as market softness persists
Petrochemical Intermediates
Phthalic Anhydride slips across Asian markets as regional weakness persists