Phthalic Anhydride extends global rally as Asian CFR prices climb again – International petrochemical price movement, 22 Jul 2026

Energy & Feedstocks Rally

Phthalic Anhydride extends global rally as Asian CFR prices climb again

Naphtha surges across Japan and Europe as benchmark values jump sharply

Butadiene prices diverge globally as Asia rallies and Rotterdam weakens slightly

Crude oil rallies as Brent and WTI strengthen across global benchmarks

Ethylene prices surge across global markets as Asian benchmarks lead gains

Propylene prices strengthen globally with Europe recording the sharpest weekly gains

Polyolefins Market Watch

HDPE HM prices hold firm as Asian benchmarks remain unchanged globally

HDPE Raffia edges higher as Far East Asia leads regional gains

HDPE Injection splits globally as Europe tumbles and Asia inches higher

HDPE Blow Moulding markets diverge as Europe falls and US Gulf jumps

HDPE Film prices strengthen across Asia while Europe remains under pressure

HDPE Pipe prices remain steady as global benchmarks show no movement

LDPE Lamination prices stay unchanged as Qatar market holds firm

LDPE Heavy Duty edges higher only in India while others stay flat

LDPE Injection strengthens across Asia as buying momentum gathers pace

LDPE Film markets split as Asia firms and Europe retreats sharply

LDPE Milk Pouch prices remain stable with only India posting gains

LLDPE Rotomoulding gains in India and Bangladesh while others stay unchanged

LLDPE Injection advances selectively as South Asian markets post fresh gains

LLDPE Metallocene prices remain steady across all tracked international markets

LLDPE Film firms in South Asia as Europe extends its decline

Polypropylene Market Pulse

PP Copolymer edges higher as US Gulf market extends upward momentum

PP Raffia prices strengthen across Asia as regional demand gathers pace

PP BOPP prices rally across Asia with Sri Lanka leading gains

PP Random Copolymer prices climb steadily across key Asian export hubs

PP Block Copolymer markets diverge as Southeast Asia posts steep correction

PP Film prices advance across Asia despite persistent European weakness

PP Injection strengthens globally as Europe remains the lone weak spot

Engineering Plastics & Specialty Polymers

PVC Suspension prices climb across Asia while Europe extends sharp decline

PS EPS prices soften in Europe as Korean benchmark remains unavailable

PS GPPS prices strengthen globally despite fresh weakness in Northwest Europe

PS HIPS prices advance across Asia as Europe continues to soften

ABS Injection prices stay firm despite selective gains across Asian markets

SAN prices remain unchanged as Korean and Taiwanese markets stay steady

EVA prices remain unchanged across major Asian benchmark markets

Vinyls & Polyester Chain Watch

PET Bottle Grade markets diverge as US Gulf retreats and Asia firms

EDC prices remain unchanged across all major international benchmark markets

VCM prices stay flat globally as US Gulf slips modestly