Asian PVC: Prices rise on cost pressure, tight supply / Higher costs, tight supply support seller offers / Buyer resistance persists amid weak demand

Oct 29, 2026

Asian PVC prices rose in the week to Oct. 28 on higher feedstock costs and tighter supply, although weak demand and buyer resistance limited market activity. PVC CFR China at $870/metric ton on Oct. 28, up $15/mt week over week, while PVC CFR Southeast Asia rose $40/mt over the same period to $860/mt. "I guess now this stage is testing if customers can accept, ethylene and oil prices are increasing," a UNV1-based producer said. "Seems a lot of suppliers now are taking a wait-and-see approach," a Southeast Asian trader said. Market participants said that buyers were heard to be hesitant to chase the recent price increase, with some concerned that prices could retreat quickly following the sharp rise. Meanwhile, market participants pointed to higher costs and tighter supply as providing...

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