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Asian Recycled Low Density Polyethylene: Prices stable despite thin trading / Trade activity slows / Consumers resist price increases for recycled materials

Asian Recycled Low Density Polyethylene: Prices stable despite thin trading / Trade activity slows / Consumers resist price increases for recycled materials

Mar 20, 2025

Asian recycled LDPE natural film pellets remained stable week over week at $780/mt FOB Southeast Asia on March 19.Producers said weak economic growth has hindered demand. The price of Asian recycled LDPE film pellets remained stable week-over-week at $780/mt on March 19. According to sources, the market sentiment was bearish in virgin markets. Traders preferred virgin material to recycled material when it was cheaper due to its ease. GRScertified material is more expensive than virgin material, which has led to market players continuing to favor virginmaterial. Profitability remains their main concern. The sources alsosaid that the weakness in virgin plastics pricing has underminedsustainabilityefforts.The application of extended producer responsibility rules hasbeen inconsistent, with little enforcement. Some countries, suchas Vietnam and India, have implemented or are implementingsuch rules this year, while Thailand...

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