【Recycled PE Daily Review】Operators' trading sentiment is poor, following the market trend as the main strategy.

1 Today's Summary

①、 Crude oil: 3/28: Market concerns over the U.S. imposing additional tariffs have increased trade risks, which could lead to a global economic recession, causing international oil prices to fall.

②、 Today, HD PE market prices adjusted with a range of 0-7 yuan/ton; LDPE market prices slightly decreased by 9 yuan/ton; LLDPE market prices slightly decreased by 8 yuan/ton.

2 spot Outline Condition

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

In Shandong and Hebei regions, today, the price for Hebei high-pressure white transparent first-grade regrind is at 6400 yuan per ton, the price for Juxian EVA regrind is at 6100 yuan per ton, and the price for Hebei Wahaha white pellets is at 5500 yuan per ton. The quotes are stable and in line with the early morning expectations. Currently, downstream manufacturers have limited orders and maintain a cautious mindset, showing low enthusiasm for purchasing raw materials. This directly affects the sentiment of recycled industry players in their operations. Under this pressure, prices for some recycled PE low-pressure crushed materials have dropped by 100 yuan/ton, while other offers remain stable for the time being.

3 Production dynamics

This week, the capacity utilization rate of the domestic recycled polyethylene market continued to hover at a low level. Currently, the operating rate in the market is 25.7%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to last week. Although it is the peak season, downstream manufacturers have not received many new orders. Coupled with the weak fluctuations in the new material market, downstream buyers maintain their purchases at a minimal level, leading to a slow pace of market transactions. Enterprises in the recycled industry remain cautious, mostly fulfilling orders from long-term customers and flexibly arranging production schedules. Overall, the开工率变动不大this week in the recycled PE market did not change significantly.

4 Price Forecast

The recycled PE market is operating weakly, with prices mostly adjusted according to market conditions. There is a lack of favorable factors in the market, and short-term demand continues to be sluggish, with inactive trading atmosphere. Downstream manufacturers have limited orders and maintain a cautious mindset, primarily purchasing as needed, with low acceptance of high-priced materials. Recycled manufacturers are flexible in production, and supply is gradually increasing, resulting in relatively ample overall supply in the short term. The prices of substitute products continue to weaken, negatively impacting the recycled materials market. In summary, the short-term recycled market lacks strong support, and industry participants are keeping their offers stable, with actual transactions mostly conducted through negotiations.

5 Related product information

PE market: Today, the domestic polyethylene spot market prices are mixed. Although the sales pressure at the end of the month has eased slightly, the economic data is neutral, cost support has weakened, and with many planned production units coming online, market confidence in the future is insufficient, leading to continued efforts to sell at discounts. Market prices have made slight adjustments, with transactions remaining weak. HDPE market prices adjusted slightly by 0-7 yuan/ton; LDPE market prices decreased slightly by 9 yuan/ton; LLDPE market prices decreased slightly by 8 yuan/ton.