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Asian Recycled LDPE: Prices rise amid cautious buyer sentiment / Asian recycled LDPE prices rise $30/mt WOW / Order inquiries increase, buyers remain cautious / Virgin LDPE rises $50/mt WOW

Aug 03, 2026

Asian recycled low-density polyethylene prices rose in the week to July 29 amid higher recycled HDPE prices. Asian recycled LDPE natural film up $30/ metric ton week over week at $825/mt on July 29. Recyclers said order inquiry volumes increased throughout the week, but deal volumes remained stable. Recyclers said buyers remained cautious about purchasing despite a rise in virgin LDPE costs. A recycler in Singapore said buyers still expect prices to fall later, as Brent prices continued to decline throughout the week of July 29. In the virgin LDPE market, LDPE G-P CFR Southeast Asia Weekly up $50/mt week over week at $1,400/mt on July 29. A recycler said demand still remained “quite soft” and several buyers were reluctant to share any buying ideas. Asian Recycled LDPE Daily Rationale...

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