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Analyse today. Plan six months ahead.

With price forecasts in pricenxt, you see historical market prices and expected developments in one chart. This lets you assess market movements sooner and prepare pricing decisions on a sounder basis.

Polymer price forecast covering six months

Recognise future price developments early

A market price shows you where the market stands today. The forecast extends this view by the coming six months. Directly in the price history, you see which development is expected and where possible trend reversals are emerging.

At a glance:

  • Six-month forecasts directly in the price chart
  • 18 relevant polymer and feedstock price series
  • Historical prices and forecast in one view
  • Regularly updated forecasts
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Forecast price development in a chart

From the current market price to your next decision

Polymer price forecasts are built directly into pricenxt. Switch from the board to the price detail view and relate current prices, history, and expected development to each other immediately.

Real prices. Not tendencies.

pricenxt shows no vague directional arrows or tendencies. Concrete polymer price forecasts for selected materials and feedstocks.

  • See price forecasts instead of mere tendencies
  • Compare current prices with price forecasts
  • Assess expected price ranges better
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Price history followed by a six-month forecast

Plan six months ahead

A reliable forecast with a forecast accuracy of over 90 per cent. Unique in our field.

  • See and assess short-term price changes
  • Better gauge developments over several months
  • Prepare procurement and budget decisions

Data meets expert judgement

Many years of price monitoring, market, and capacity data, analytical methods, and the judgement of experienced price analysts.

  • Historical price series since 1984
  • Market and capacity information
  • Forecasts are reviewed by our polymer price team
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Independently researched market prices

See which materials and polymers pricenxt provides independently researched and transparent market price information for.

Stronger in negotiations

Material prices change constantly. Polymer price forecasts bring possible developments into procurement, planning, and assessment early.

  • Materials procurement

    Prepare price negotiations and purchasing windows better. See when expected price movements become relevant for your procurement.

  • Price analysis

    Connect current market movements with expected developments. Assess price series with foresight.

  • Controlling and planning

    Use polymer price forecasts as the basis for budgeting, cost planning, and internal scenarios around material prices.

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18 price series with six-month forecasts in pricenxt

Independent six-month polymer price forecasts in pricenxt give you an outlook on future price developments you can rely on.
TypeFrequencyRegionTrade typeDelivery termData sinceForecast
LDPE filmLDPE film grade is a soft, branched polyethylene for flexible packaging and shrink films. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
LDPE IMLDPE injection-moulding grades deliver flexible, tough mouldings such as lids, closures, and household goods with good processability.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
LLDPE C4 filmC4-based LLDPE delivers tear-resistant, stretchable stretch, and packaging films. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)01/1994Forecast available
LLDPE C4 IMInjection-mouldable C4-based LLDPE offers high toughness for closures, containers, and flexible mouldings.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)01/1994Forecast available
LLDPE C8 filmLLDPE with octene comonomer (C8) is processed into tear-resistant, stretchable films for stretch, packaging, and heavy-duty applications.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/2016Forecast available
LLDPE C6 filmLLDPE with hexene comonomer (C6) is processed into tear-resistant, stretchable films for stretch, packaging, and heavy-duty applications.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)01/2008Forecast available
HDPE IMParts made from HDPE injection moulding grade, such as containers, closures, and housewares, are particularly dimensionally stable and impact-resistant. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
HDPE BMHDPE blow moulding grades for dimensionally stable, chemically resistant hollow articles such as bottles and canisters. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
HDPE filmHDPE blown film grade is ideally suited to thin, tear-resistant films such as carrier bags and refuse sacks. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
PPH IMPP homopolymer injection moulding grades are stiff and versatile for parts in packaging, household, and technical applications. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
PPH filmPP homopolymer film grade offers markedly higher stiffness, better heat resistance, and cost advantages. It is processed into packaging and fibres.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
PPC IMPP copolymer (PP-C, up to 20% ethylene) in injection moulding grade stays impact-resistant even in the cold and is processed into robust parts and containers. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
PPC filmPP copolymer (PP-C, up to 20% ethylene) in film grade offers increased transparency, a lower melting point, and improved low-temperature impact strength. It is mainly processed into (food) packaging.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)07/1984Forecast available
EthyleneEthylene (C2) is the most important olefin and the base feedstock for polyethylene and numerous downstream products. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractCIF ARA10/2004Forecast available
PropylenePropylene (C3) is a light olefin and the base feedstock for polypropylene and further derivatives. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractCIF ARA10/2004Forecast available
HDPE pipe PE80PE 80 is a pipe-grade HDPE type with high long-term strength for pressure pipes in gas and water supply.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)12/2015Forecast available
HDPE pipe PE100PE 100 is a pressure-resistant, robust pipe grade for gas and (drinking) water pipes. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)12/2015Forecast available
PVC suspensionSuspension PVC (PVC-S) is a base polymer. It is compounded into rigid or flexible PVC. Western European contract series with a long price history.monthlyWestern EuropeContractFD (Free delivery)12/2025Forecast available

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most important questions about polymer price forecasts

The polymer price forecasts show specific expected price developments for selected materials and feedstocks over a period of several months.

No. pricenxt shows specific price forecasts — not simple arrows that only indicate a rough direction.

The polymer price forecasts provide an outlook over the coming six months. This supports both short-term and medium-term purchasing and planning decisions.

They are based on historical price series and capacity data, analytical methods and the expert judgement of experienced price analysts at Kunststoff Information.

No. Polymer price forecasts are a decision-making aid. They support the assessment of price risks but do not replace an individual purchasing strategy.

For procurement, price analysis, controlling and all teams that need to assess and plan material prices with foresight.

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