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Polymer price data for large household appliances / white goods

Large household appliances are made in large series and combine structural, visible and insulating components in a range of plastics – material prices are a central cost driver in white goods.

Large domestic appliances / white goods

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Why polymer prices matter for large household appliances / white goods:

White goods rely on large volumes of very different plastics; where unit numbers are high, price movements in PP, HIPS, ABS or PUR foam have a noticeable effect on production costs.

  • Several competing materials: PP, HIPS, ABS and PUR are specified depending on the component – and their prices develop differently.

  • High volume throughput: with series products, even a small price difference decides the total cost.

  • A reliable basis for calculation: current price data makes quotations and budgets more robust.

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Polymer price data for large household appliances / white goods

Who benefits from reliable polymer price data?

From procurement to engineering: pricenxt supports key decisions right across the value chain.

  • Procurement & sourcing

    Tracks price developments for the plastics in use, benchmarks the company’s own price level against the market and prepares supplier negotiations on a sound footing.

  • Development & engineering

    Assesses material alternatives for structural, visible and insulating components and calculates the effect of price movements on appliance costs.

  • Product management

    Assesses specifications in terms of cost and calculates the effect of price movements on the product portfolio.

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Which plastics are relevant for large household appliances / white goods?

For white goods, the key materials are PP for wash tubs, housings and functional parts, HIPS for refrigerator inner liners, ABS for visible components, and PUR foam for thermal insulation. Engineering plastics such as POM, PBT and PA are used for mechanically loaded components.

  • Polypropylene

    PPH IM
  • Polystyrene

    HIPS IM
  • ABS

    ABS IM natural
  • Polyurethane

    polymeric MDI
  • POM

    POM natural
  • Polyamide

    PA6 GF

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