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.

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


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| Type | Frequency | Region | Trade type | Delivery term | Data since | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDPE filmLDPE film grade is a soft, branched polyethylene for flexible packaging and shrink films. Western European contract series with a long price history. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast available |
| LDPE IMLDPE injection-moulding grades deliver flexible, tough mouldings such as lids, closures, and household goods with good processability. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast available |
| LLDPE C4 filmC4-based LLDPE delivers tear-resistant, stretchable stretch, and packaging films. Western European contract series with a long price history. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 01/1994 | Forecast available |
| LLDPE C4 IMInjection-mouldable C4-based LLDPE offers high toughness for closures, containers, and flexible mouldings. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 01/1994 | Forecast available |
| LLDPE C8 filmLLDPE with octene comonomer (C8) is processed into tear-resistant, stretchable films for stretch, packaging, and heavy-duty applications. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/2016 | Forecast available |
| LLDPE C6 filmLLDPE with hexene comonomer (C6) is processed into tear-resistant, stretchable films for stretch, packaging, and heavy-duty applications. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 01/2008 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast available |
| PPH filmPP homopolymer film grade offers markedly higher stiffness, better heat resistance, and cost advantages. It is processed into packaging and fibres. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 07/1984 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | CIF ARA | 10/2004 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | CIF ARA | 10/2004 | Forecast available |
| HDPE pipe PE80PE 80 is a pipe-grade HDPE type with high long-term strength for pressure pipes in gas and water supply. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 12/2015 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 12/2015 | Forecast 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. | monthly | Western Europe | Contract | FD (Free delivery) | 12/2025 | Forecast available |
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.
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