| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLDPE | China | FOB | USD 1,236.80/MT | May 2026 |
| LLDPE | India | CIF | USD 1,304.34/MT | May 2026 |
| LLDPE | USA | CIF | USD 1,356.19/MT | May 2026 |
| LLDPE | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,369.00/MT | May 2026 |
| LLDPE | Canada | CIF | USD 1,356.19/MT | May 2026 |
| LLDPE | China | FOB | USD 1,250.43/MT | April 2026 |
| LLDPE | India | CIF | USD 1,300.00/MT | April 2026 |
| LLDPE | USA | CIF | USD 1,337.00/MT | April 2026 |
| LLDPE | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,371.00/MT | April 2026 |
| LLDPE | Canada | CIF | USD 1,337.00/MT | April 2026 |
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Asia
During the second half of 2025, LLDPE prices in Asia mostly stayed under pressure. Demand remained weak, particularly in China, where buyers continued to purchase only short-term volumes. Construction activity stayed slow, and this limited LLDPE use in films and related applications. Even though some sectors such as electric vehicles performed better, this did not translate into higher LLDPE consumption. Supply levels stayed high as domestic production remained steady and exports faced challenges due to trade barriers and weak overseas demand. Lower feedstock costs reduced production pressure on producers, which further weighed on prices. The spot prices for LLDPE settled at around 960 USD/MT in the Chinese domestic market in December’25.
Europe
In Europe, LLDPE prices were largely stable to slightly weak in H2’25. Demand from packaging provided some base-level support, but this was offset by poor performance in construction and mixed conditions in manufacturing. Buyers remained careful with inventories and avoided large purchases, which limited market momentum. Supply stayed ample as local production continued and imports from Asia and the Middle East remained available at competitive levels. Lower feedstock costs helped producers manage operations but did not lead to stronger pricing. As a result, the European LLDPE market moved sideways, with prices affected by surplus material and weak industrial confidence.
North America
In North America, LLDPE prices faced downward pressure during the second half of the year due to oversupply across the polyethylene market. New capacity additions and steady operating rates increased availability, while domestic demand remained moderate. Producers depended heavily on exports to clear volumes, but weak global demand and rising trade actions limited export opportunities. As more material stayed within the region, competition among sellers increased thereby, causing the market to remain under pressure.
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Asia
In the first half of 2025, the Chinese LLDPE market moved on a predominantly weak trajectory. The start of the year saw heavy supply pressure from newly commissioned plants and the restart of earlier shutdown units, which quickly built-up inventories. Downstream demand was seasonally soft, particularly from the agricultural film sector, and the packaging industry provided only limited support.
Sellers reduced quotations to move stock, while weaker crude oil prices further dampened sentiment. Through the second quarter, prices continued to slide as supply remained ample and new orders from end users stayed muted. April and May were marked by limited follow-through in buying, while June offered a short-lived lift when crude oil strengthened and several petrochemical facilities entered maintenance. The improvement proved temporary, as demand remained insufficient to sustain gains, leaving the market at subdued levels by mid-year.
In Thailand, the LLDPE price curve trended lower as the months progressed. The prices were about 1010 USD/MT (CFR) in January and around 950 USD/MT in June. The early part of the year showed relative firmness, with moderate upward movements supported by steady trading. However, this momentum did not last into the second quarter. Demand from packaging and film applications slowed, and sentiment weakened in line with broader Asian conditions. By the end of the period, the Thailand market mirrored the regional softness, with values easing from earlier highs.
Europe
The European LLDPE market experienced a gradual downward movement over the half-year. The prices were about 1073 USD/MT (FOB NWE) in January and around 998 USD/MT in June. Prices opened with stability, supported by seasonal consumption, but the absence of meaningful supply disruptions meant that ample availability steadily weighed on the market.
Demand from packaging and industrial sectors remained modest, and as the quarter advanced, lower buying interest pressed values further. The trend was relatively consistent, lacking the brief volatility seen in Asia, and moved progressively lower across the first and second quarters.
North America
North America showed a narrower range of movement compared to Asia and Europe. Supply conditions were stable, with operating rates holding steady and no significant new capacity additions. Demand stayed cautious, with downstream users maintaining conservative procurement strategies. The balance between supply and demand prevented sharp swings, but overall direction tilted slightly lower, reflecting weaker export opportunities and subdued global sentiment.
LLDPE is a linear polymer of polyethene with low levels of branching. It is formed by the copolymerization of ethylene with long-chained olefins like hexene or octene. LDPE (Low-density polyethene) is often recycled to create LLDPE. Owing to its high tensile strength, high impact resistance and excellent flexibility, it has a wide range of industrial applications.
Pond Liners, Plastic Sheeting, Geomembranes, Flexible Tubules, Flooring
Linear Low-Density Polyethene
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Three major types of low-pressure technologies are employed for LLDPE production: slurry, solution, and gas-phase processes. LLDPE is made by copolymerization of ethylene with alpha-olefins using Ziegler-Natta catalysts. Usually, octene is used as the comonomer in the gaseous phase, while butene or hexene is used in the gaseous phase copolymerization.
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This report provides the cost structure of LLDPE by the copolymerization process. The process involves polymerization via two techniques: solution polymerization and gas-phase polymerization.
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