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| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycarbonate | China | EXW | USD 2,121.61/MT | June 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | USA | CIF | USD 2,276.61/MT | June 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | Germany | FOB | USD 2,242.61/MT | June 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | India | CIF | USD 2,209.61/MT | June 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | Japan | CIF | USD 2,154.61/MT | June 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | China | EXW | USD 2,396.45/MT | May 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | USA | CIF | USD 2,515.19/MT | May 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | Germany | FOB | USD 2,489.45/MT | May 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | India | CIF | USD 2,463.34/MT | May 2026 |
| Polycarbonate | Japan | CIF | USD 2,433.75/MT | May 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the monthly average Polycarbonate price was ~RMB 17.05/kg in April and about RMB 17.16/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of approx. 0.6%. Initially, price levels rose as supply issues in the Middle East caused price increases for crude oil and petrochemicals feedstocks, with Chinese plastics processors seeing their raw materials costs rise. This was followed by a situation where Chinese oversupply, lack of exports from electronics and construction industries and falling BPA, phenol and acetone prices kept prices from rising further. Similarly, in Japan, the monthly average Polycarbonate price was around JPY 390.20/kg in April and around JPY 391.83/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of about 0.4%. Meanwhile, in India, the monthly average Polycarbonate price was approximately INR 208.15/kg in April and about INR 210.87/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~1.3%, supported by elevated import costs and stable demand from automotive and electrical applications.
Europe
In Germany, the monthly average Polycarbonate price was ~EUR 2.16/kg in April and around EUR 2.14/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of about 0.7%. Strength in the early quarter due to higher energy prices and logistical issues coupled with supply concerns stemming from the Middle East, disappeared because construction and consumer goods orders were sluggish, as well as because buyers opposed further price hikes.
North America
In the USA, the monthly average Polycarbonate price was approx. USD 2,468.58/MT in April and around USD 2,515.19/MT in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~1.9%. Increases in BPA pricing and freight issues were beneficial to pricing while continued automotive and electrical industry demand prevented a correction.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, polycarbonate prices are expected to remain range-bound, with feedstock movements and Chinese supply conditions continuing to dictate global market direction.
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Asia
In the first quarter of 2026, the average price was RMB 13.84/kg, which was RMB 13.08/kg in January, and RMB 12.83/kg and RMB 15.62/kg in the subsequent months. Previous quarter average prices were around RMB 14.00/kg, compared with RMB 13.84/kg in Q1 2026, showing a quarter-on-quarter decline of ~1.10%. Polycarbonate prices registered a rise of ~19.39% during the quarter supported by higher feedstock costs and firmer market sentiment amid global supply concerns. The US-Iran war and logistical disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz raised crude-linked production costs and created uncertainty in regional trade flows, which supported price gains. However, persistent oversupply and weak downstream demand, particularly from the electronics and automotive sectors, limited sharper upward movement.
Europe
Polycarbonate prices in Europe moved upward as sellers pushed for increases due to rising feedstock and logistics costs linked to the US-Iran conflict. Brent crude and LNG price concerns, along with shipping disruptions, supported bullish sentiment, while freight delays of several weeks and rising insurance costs added pressure, which led to price increases. Around 11% of Europe’s PC imports come from the Middle East, making supply vulnerable to disruptions. However, global oversupply and weak demand restricted full cost pass-through. Additionally, Covestro expanded capacity with a new polycarbonate line in Belgium, adding to regional supply availability.
North America
In North America, polycarbonate prices followed a firm trend supported by rising global energy costs and supply chain disruptions. Higher crude prices increased production and transportation costs, while geopolitical tensions raised concerns over global supply flows, which led to upward pricing pressure. However, weak downstream demand and sufficient domestic supply availability limited the extent of price increases. Trade uncertainties and tariffs also weighed on buying sentiment.
Polycarbonates, usually abbreviated as PC, belong to a group of thermoplastic polymers. They contain carbonate groups in their chemical structures. Polycarbonates are often utilised in engineering as they are strong and tough materials and some of its grades are optically transparent as well. They can also be easily moulded and thermoformed.
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While preparing Polycarbonate from bisphenol A and carbonyl chloride through the process of condensation polymerisation, a solution of bisphenol A in sodium hydroxide is produced, which is then combined with carbonyl chloride dissolved in an organic solvent. Further, the polymerisation reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst to obtain Polycarbonate as the final product.
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