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Polypropylene market shows mild weekly firmness

Polypropylene prices showed a modest improvement this week, with movements remaining controlled and predictable. Indian PP prices edged up Rs 0.5/kg from the previous week, marking a continuation of the gradual firming seen over recent sessions. The change was limited, keeping the overall market tone stable for buyers tracking short-term procurement needs.

On a fortnight basis, prices are higher by Rs 1/kg, while the month comparison shows a gain of Rs 2.5/kg. These shifts have occurred without sharp daily swings, suggesting a steady adjustment rather than abrupt repricing. The recent high near Rs 102/kg remains some distance away, while the lower reference around Rs 90/kg continues to define the downside boundary observed over recent months. Indian PP prices have therefore remained anchored within a narrow and familiar trading zone.

Looking at the three-month context, prices have mostly moved sideways with a slight positive bias. Compared with the same period last year, levels are lower, underlining that recent gains are incremental rather than structural. PP prices in India currently reflect balance, with limited volatility and clear reference points for procurement planning, Polypropylene prices, Polypropylene market, weekly firmness, mild gains, polymer trends.

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PBT market settles into a stable zone

PBT prices recorded a firmer weekly close after moving unevenly earlier in the month. Indian PBT prices increased Rs 3/kg compared with last week, while overall market activity remained measured and orderly. The improvement helped stabilise sentiment without introducing sharp volatility.

Over the past two weeks, prices are slightly lower, but the month comparison still shows a net gain of Rs 2/kg. Earlier price points near Rs 144/kg were not sustained, and the market has since returned to a narrower zone. The recent high near Rs 160/kg and the lower reference around Rs 138/kg continue to frame expectations, with Indian PBT prices trading comfortably between these markers.

From a three-month perspective, prices have remained broadly flat, suggesting consolidation after earlier adjustments. Compared with last year, levels are lower, reinforcing the view that recent stability reflects balance rather than strength. PBT prices in India currently offer procurement teams a predictable environment with limited short-term risk, PBT prices, PBT market, stable zone, market stability, polymer trends.

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ABS market pauses in a stable zone

ABS prices remained unchanged this week, extending a period of calm trading. Indian ABS prices showed no weekly movement, following gains recorded earlier in the month. The pause has kept overall volatility low and conditions predictable.

On a fortnight comparison, prices are flat, while the month view indicates a Rs 2/kg increase. Earlier highs near Rs 158/kg remain distant, and the lower boundary around Rs 120/kg continues to define the downside. Indian ABS prices have therefore stayed within familiar limits, without sharp directional shifts.

Looking at a three-month horizon, prices are broadly sideways, and year-on-year levels are lower. ABS prices in India currently offer a stable procurement backdrop, with clear benchmarks and limited short-term risk, ABS prices, ABS market, stable zone, market pause, polymer trends.

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 EVA holds steady after a mild weekly lift

EVA was little changed through the latest week, keeping procurement comparisons stable after earlier quarter movement. Indian EVA prices were assessed at Rs 125/kg on Feb 6, up Rs 1/kg from Rs 124/kg a week earlier, and Rs 2/kg above the nearest fortnight marker at Rs 123/kg, signalling modest firming without a shift in volatility.

The month view shows the latest level Rs 3/kg above the early-January print near Rs 122/kg. In contrast, the three-month comparison sits lower versus the early-November reference near Rs 133/kg, leaving the latest assessment down about Rs 8/kg on that view. Over the past 90 days, the recent high was around Rs 133/kg and the low was near Rs 121/kg, and volatility has eased since the earlier quarter peak. EVA prices in India are now nearer the three-month low than the peak, keeping recent reference points clear for procurement planning.

On a six-month comparison, the series is flat versus the early-August reference at Rs 125/kg, while the year-on-year line shows the latest assessment below the early-February 2025 print near Rs 134/kg. Indian EVA prices therefore remain framed by Rs 121/kg and Rs 133/kg as the clearest recent markers in the domestic market this week, EVA prices, EVA market, mild weekly lift, price stability, polymer trends.

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 PVC stays steady with limited weekly movement

PVC held steady on a week-on-week view, with limited movement keeping near-term comparisons stable for February buying. Indian PVC prices were flat at Rs 68/kg versus last week, while the fortnight reference remained aligned at Rs 68/kg, limiting volatility in short coverage decisions. For buyers working on contract resets, the unchanged weekly print reduces the need to re-open settled deals mid-cycle.

The month view still shows recovery from early-January lows, with the latest level Rs 3/kg above Rs 65/kg. Over the past 90 days, the recent high was around Rs 71/kg and the low was near Rs 65/kg, and moves stayed measured rather than sharp. PVC prices in India are currently centred near Rs 68/kg, which keeps both ends of the recent spread visible for tendering and budgeting. This week’s close sits below the November reference near Rs 71/kg, keeping the broader three-month tone softer than early-quarter prints, even as the latest week stayed flat.

On a six-month comparison, the series is below the early-August reference near Rs 71/kg, and the year-on-year line is lower versus about Rs 75/kg seen in early February 2025. Indian PVC prices therefore remain anchored by Rs 65/kg and Rs 71/kg as clear reference markers in the domestic market this week, with weekly moves staying restrained, PVC prices, PVC market, weekly stability, limited movement, polymer trends.

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PS holds firmer with small weekly gains

PS edged higher this week, extending a firm tone that has built gradually since early January. Indian PS prices were assessed at Rs 140/kg on Feb 6, up Rs 2/kg from Rs 138/kg a week earlier, and Rs 4/kg above the nearest fortnight marker at Rs 136/kg, keeping the short-run direction positive without sharp jumps.

On a month view, the latest level is Rs 8/kg above the early-January print near Rs 132/kg. The three-month comparison shows PS holding above the early-November reference near Rs 130/kg, leaving the latest assessment higher by about Rs 10/kg. Over the past 90 days, the recent high was around Rs 140/kg and the low was near Rs 129/kg, and moves widened slightly compared with the quieter late-2025 period. PS prices in India are now at the recent high, which keeps the upper reference point active for negotiations and tender benchmarks.

On a six-month comparison, the series is Rs 5/kg above the early-August reference near Rs 135/kg, while the year-on-year line shows the latest assessment below the early-February 2025 print near Rs 144/kg. Indian PS prices therefore remain framed by Rs 129/kg and Rs 140/kg as clear reference markers in the domestic market this week, PS prices, PS market, small weekly gains, firmer trade, polymer trends. Read the full verified update on IndianPetrochem.com.

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LLDPE remains flat in a tight month view

LLDPE stayed flat through the latest week, keeping the market anchored to a single reference level and limiting day-to-day variation. The lack of movement leaves the short-term picture defined more by stability than direction. Buyers monitoring contract resets and spot purchases saw few reasons to rework weekly assumptions.

The latest close was Rs 100.0/kg, unchanged from last week, and Indian LLDPE prices have now printed the same level across both the weekly and fortnight comparisons. The month view is also flat, with the month’s high and low both recorded at Rs 100.0/kg. With no spread inside the month window, trading remained steady and procurement checks were straightforward.

Outside the immediate window, the three-month comparison shows the marker lower by Rs 3.0/kg, and the six-month view is down Rs 7.5/kg. Year on year, the marker is lower by Rs 4.0/kg. Even with these longer-view declines, LLDPE prices in India currently sit at the same repeated level that has dominated recent assessments, and Indian LLDPE prices reflect an unusually compressed phase for weekly referencing. The unchanged near-term print has reduced the need for frequent repricing conversations, and most desks can treat the latest number as the standing benchmark until a clear change appears in daily assessments again, LLDPE prices, LLDPE market, tight month view, weekly flat, polymer trends.

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HDPE holds flat while the month stays firmer

HDPE held flat on the weekly close, but the month view remains firmer, keeping attention on the gradual lift built over recent sessions. The latest week delivered a stable print that helps procurement teams keep short-cycle benchmarks consistent. Buyers reviewing contract rollovers found few surprises, as daily assessments largely repeated across the week.

The current close is Rs 96.5/kg, unchanged from last week, with Indian HDPE prices sitting near the recent high around Rs 96.5/kg. Over the past fortnight, the marker is higher by Rs 0.5/kg, and the month view shows a Rs 1.5/kg gain. The month’s low was near Rs 95.0/kg, so moves were small and the month window has remained orderly.

On a three-month comparison, the marker is up Rs 0.5/kg, while the six-month view is lower by Rs 2.5/kg. Year on year, the marker is down Rs 1.0/kg, keeping the broader context mixed. The weekly flat print, set against a firmer month view, is a useful split for budget owners who separate short-term execution from monthly averages. In the latest month view, HDPE prices in India remain centred around Rs 95.0–96.5/kg, and Indian HDPE prices continue to be referenced close to the upper end of that corridor for week-to-week checks, HDPE prices, HDPE market, flat weekly, firm monthly view, polymer trends.

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