PolyethylenePrice data available since 1984
Material price data: Polyethylene
Polyethylene price data bring together the cost base of the PE grades and help place film, container, and pipe markets in context.
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What is polyethylene?
Polyethylene (PE) is the largest standard plastic by volume.
Depending on density and molecular structure, the spectrum ranges from flexible LDPE, and LLDPE to stiff HDPE. The PE grades also include EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), an ethylene copolymer for flexible, adhesive applications. PE is chemically resistant, easy to process, and versatile.
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, this overview brings the PE price series together in one place.
Depending on density and molecular structure, the spectrum ranges from flexible LDPE, and LLDPE to stiff HDPE. The PE grades also include EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate), an ethylene copolymer for flexible, adhesive applications. PE is chemically resistant, easy to process, and versatile.
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, this overview brings the PE price series together in one place.
Where is polyethylene used?
PE is converted above all into films and packaging, hollow articles, pipes, and containers, which ties it closely to the packaging, construction, and agriculture markets.
In pricenxt the individual PE grades can be set side by side and brought together on boards.
In pricenxt the individual PE grades can be set side by side and brought together on boards.
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Material types within polyethylene
This subgroup brings together the PE grades – LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, HDPE for pipe applications, and EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate). Each tile leads to the relevant price series.
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LDPEAnalyse LDPE price data in pricenxt, compare regions and transaction types and keep an eye on the film and packaging markets.Learn more
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LLDPEAnalyse LLDPE price data in pricenxt, compare regions and transaction types and keep an eye on the high-performance film markets.Learn more
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HDPEAnalyse HDPE price data in pricenxt, compare regions and transaction types and keep an eye on the container, pipe, and packaging markets.Learn more
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HDPE pipeAnalyse price data for HDPE pipe grades in pricenxt and keep an eye on the pressure-pipe and infrastructure markets.Learn more
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What defines polyethylene?
PE combines straightforward processing with a broad property spectrum. Regions and transaction types make the individual price series finely comparable.
From film to pipe material
Density and structure determine the properties – from soft films (LDPE/LLDPE) through to stiff pipes and containers (HDPE).
- LDPE/LLDPE: soft, tough film materials.
- HDPE: rigid and chemically resistant for hollow bodies and pipes.
- Regions & transaction types: contract, manufacturer direct as well as spot imports and spot domestic allow differentiated comparisons.
Market relevance
Polyethylene prices matter for companies that have to buy polyethylene-related materials, cost them or take them into account in price negotiations.
- Procurement: teams can factor price movements into their purchasing plans at an early stage.
- Pricing: price series support structured discussions on material costs and price adjustment mechanisms.
- Controlling: price histories help document cost assumptions in a traceable way.
Analysis in pricenxt
In pricenxt, polyethylene price data can be analysed in a structured way using configurable filters, interactive charts, and boards.
- Variant comparison: different price series can be set against one another in a single chart.
- Period analysis: you choose the observation period freely and add trend lines or regressions.
- Saving to boards: relevant analyses can be saved as a card on a board and shared.
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