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Polymer price data for automotive electrical systems

Connectors, fuse boxes, sensor housings, and cables make up the on-board electrics – this calls for PA, PBT, PC/ABS, and PVC, whose prices shape component costs.

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Why polymer prices matter for automotive electrical systems:

Electrical components are fitted in very large numbers; price movements in PA, PBT and PVC cable compounds feed directly into the material costs per vehicle.

  • High component count per vehicle: connectors and housings are fitted in large numbers – small price differences add up markedly.

  • Several competing materials: PA GF, PBT, and PC/ABS for components, flexible PVC for cables – and their prices move in different directions.

  • Growing electronics share: as vehicle electronics increase, material costs carry ever more weight in this segment.

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Polymer price data for automotive electrical systems

Who benefits from reliable polymer price data?

From procurement through to sales, pricenxt supports key decisions across the entire value chain.

  • Procurement & sourcing

    Monitors the prices of PA, PBT and PVC compounds, gauges the company’s own cost level, and strengthens its negotiating position with suppliers.

  • Electrical/electronics development

    Selects materials for connectors and housings by requirement and cost and assesses material alternatives against up-to-date price data.

  • Costing & programme management

    Keeps the material cost base of wiring harness and electrical components in view and spots margin risks early across the programme life.

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Which plastics are relevant for automotive electrical systems?

For automotive electrical systems, the key materials are PA 6 GF and PA 6.6 GF and PBT (also GF) for connectors and sensor housings, PC/ABS for larger housings, and flexible PVC (compounds) for cable insulation.

  • Polyamide

    PA6 GF, PA66 GF
  • PBT

    PBT GF, PBT black
  • PVC

    PVC-P
  • PC/ABS

    PC/ABS blends

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