Petchem
Asia Weekly Recycled High-Definition PE Commentary-
Incineration instead of recycling-
Insufficient waste feedstock hinders recyclingAsian
recycled high-density polyethylene prices remained stable at Dec. 7, in thin
trade. The biggest hurdle to overcome through 2023 is the shortage of bales,
traders stated. This will allow for both current and future demand from new
projects. According to recyclers, plastic bag bans in many Asian countries
have resulted in low-polymer waste collections. Sources said that it is
difficult to obtain the licenses needed to import scrap plastics.Asian
Recycled HDPE Daily Rationale









Asian
recycled high-density polyethylene natural film pellets up to $40/mt at $860/mt
FOB Southeast Asia Dec. 9, below an offer of $870/mtFOB SE Asia Asian
recycled HDPE black blow molding powders up $60/mt for $680/mt FOB Southeast
Asia. Below an offer of $690/mtFOB Asia.