Naphtha prices surge across Japan and Europe as benchmark markets extend strong rally – International petrochemical price movement, 24 Jul 2026

Energy & feedstocks rally

Naphtha prices surge across Japan and Europe as benchmark markets extend strong rally

Crude oil prices rally as Brent and WTI benchmarks extend strong upward momentum

Butadiene prices strengthen across global markets as regional trends remain broadly supportive

Ethylene prices strengthen across Asian and European markets as regional benchmarks advance

Propylene prices diverge globally as Asia and Europe strengthen while US Gulf weakens

Polyolefins market watch

HDPE HM prices remain unchanged across global markets as benchmark levels hold steady

HDPE Raffia prices remain steady across global markets with benchmark values unchanged

HDPE Injection prices strengthen as Europe and US Gulf outperform broader global markets

HDPE Blow Moulding prices edge higher as Western markets extend recent gains

HDPE Film prices stay firm as Europe and US Gulf record fresh gains

HDPE Pipe prices remain stable across global markets with benchmark values unchanged

LDPE Lamination prices remain unchanged as Qatar benchmark holds steady globally

LDPE Heavy Duty prices remain stable across major global benchmark markets

LDPE Injection prices weaken across select Asian markets amid fresh regional pressure

LDPE Film prices remain firm as US Gulf posts fresh regional gains

LDPE Milk Pouch prices remain unchanged across key global benchmark markets

LLDPE Rotomoulding prices hold steady across global markets with no benchmark changes

LLDPE Injection prices remain stable across international markets despite regional volatility

LLDPE Metallocene prices remain unchanged across major international benchmark markets

LLDPE Film prices hold steady across global markets with benchmark values unchanged

Polypropylene market pulse

PP Copolymer prices ease slightly as US Gulf benchmark records fresh decline

PP Raffia prices remain steady across global markets with benchmark values unchanged

PP BOPP prices hold firm across international markets with no benchmark movement

PP Random Copolymer prices remain unchanged across major international benchmark markets

PP Block Copolymer prices strengthen as Southeast Asia benchmark posts fresh gains

PP Film prices remain stable across international markets with benchmark values unchanged

PP Injection prices diverge as Europe gains while US Gulf extends recent weakness

Engineering plastics & specialty polymers

PVC Suspension prices strengthen as Northwest Europe outpaces broader global market stability

PS EPS prices strengthen as Northwest Europe benchmark extends recent upward momentum

PS GPPS prices strengthen as Western markets extend gains above Asian benchmarks

PS HIPS prices advance as Europe and US Gulf extend recent gains

EVA prices remain unchanged across major international benchmark markets despite mixed sentiment

ABS Injection prices remain stable as global benchmark markets show limited movement

SAN prices remain unchanged across major Asian benchmark markets amid stable demand

Vinyls & polyester chain watch

Phthalic Anhydride prices hold steady across key Asian markets despite mixed sentiment

PET Bottle Grade prices soften as Northwest Europe extends recent correction

EDC prices strengthen across Asian markets despite weaker US Gulf benchmark

VCM prices advance across Asian markets while Western benchmarks remain unchanged