Recycled PE/PP Morning Outlook: Market Expected To Show Weak Range Movement

1. Points of Attention

1、 On July 29, concerns about U.S. tariffs have significantly eased, and the potential for new sanctions on Russia by the U.S. has raised potential supply risks, leading to an increase in international oil prices.

2、 Polyethylene: On the previous day, the polyethylene market prices were adjusted, with linear transaction prices ranging from 7,250 to 7,500 RMB/ton. It is understood that cost-side support has strengthened, and market pressure at the end of the month is minimal. The market mainly follows shipment trends, with partial price adjustments. Downstream purchasing strength has increased, and transactions have improved. In the North China linear market, prices fell by 20 RMB/ton; in the East China market, prices dropped by 30 RMB/ton; and in the South China market, prices decreased by 50 RMB/ton. It is expected that polyethylene prices will mainly experience narrow adjustments in the afternoon.

3. Polypropylene: Part 1One day Futures fluctuated within a narrow range, with some market prices declining. End-user purchasing enthusiasm was limited, dragging down mainstream market transactions, and sellers offered discounts to promote sales. The market is expected to ease from high levels and return to rational pricing in the near term. As of midday, mainstream wire rod prices in East China were at 7,100-7,180 yuan/ton.

2.Price List Form

Unit: RMB/ton

3. Market Outlook

The recycled plastics market is struggling to find sustained positive support. During the summer, high temperatures have caused a slight increase in the price of scrap materials, resulting in a small rise in cost pressure for recycled plastics enterprises. However, the price of virgin materials remains at a low level, and the price gap between new and recycled materials is below the normal range, leading to poor performance in new order transactions for recycling enterprises. Downstream plastic products manufacturers are operating at low levels due to the off-season, resulting in slow raw material consumption and weak market transactions. The outlook is expected to remain weak within a narrow range.