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Asian Recycled HDPE: Prices steady amid oil surge, market uncertainty / HDPE recycled prices steady at $820/mt / Market activity muted on buyer caution / Middle East war re-escalation sparks talk; sales remain limited

Jul 25, 2026

Asian recycled high density polyethylene was steady in the week to July 22, as market activity remained muted due to cautious buyer sentiment. Asian recycled high density polyethylene natural film pellets stable week over week at $820/metric ton FOB Southeast Asia July 22. Asian recycled HDPE black blowmolding pellets stable week over week at $530/mt FOB Southeast Asia July 22. One Singapore-based recycler mentioned an increase in market discussions following the re-escalation of the war in the Middle East. However, sales activity remained limited as the market struggled to accept current high price levels. “[We are] not seeing the same wave of panic as was seen in March” during the initial stages of the war in the Middle East, according to the recycler. The recycler expressed uncertainty about the market...

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