Virgin plasticsPrice data available since 1984
Material price data: virgin plastics
Virgin material price data brings together the cost base of the standard and engineering plastics and helps place price movements in context across material types and regions.
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What are virgin plastics?
Virgin plastics – also referred to as prime material – are newly produced polymers, from standard plastics such as PE, PP, PVC, PET and PS through engineering thermoplastics such as the polyamides, polycarbonate, POM, PMMA and PBT to the reactive components of the polyurethanes and the resins.
Almost every price we report refers to ready-to-use compounds rather than to the base polymers that still have to be compounded; the only genuine base polymer quotation is PVC-S. Added to these are the isocyanates and polyols as reactive components, together with the as yet unblended ortho resins. The largest share by volume falls to the polyolefins PE and PP – together with the engineering thermoplastics they account for around 460 of the 480 million tonnes of granulates and powders worldwide by nameplate capacity.
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, this overview brings the virgin material price series together in one place.
Almost every price we report refers to ready-to-use compounds rather than to the base polymers that still have to be compounded; the only genuine base polymer quotation is PVC-S. Added to these are the isocyanates and polyols as reactive components, together with the as yet unblended ortho resins. The largest share by volume falls to the polyolefins PE and PP – together with the engineering thermoplastics they account for around 460 of the 480 million tonnes of granulates and powders worldwide by nameplate capacity.
For procurement, pricing, and commercial teams, this overview brings the virgin material price series together in one place.
Where is virgin material used?
Virgin material covers almost every field of application – packaging, construction, automotive, E&E, medical technology, and consumer goods.
Depending on the material type, it is processed into films, moulded parts, fibres or technical components.
In pricenxt, the individual virgin material price series can be set side by side and brought together on boards.
Depending on the material type, it is processed into films, moulded parts, fibres or technical components.
In pricenxt, the individual virgin material price series can be set side by side and brought together on boards.
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Virgin material types
This group brings together the polymer groups and types of virgin material – among them polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, the styrenics, the engineering thermoplastics as well as the polyurethanes and resins. Each tile leads to the relevant group or type page with its price series.
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PBTAnalyse PBT price data in pricenxt, compare price series and keep developments across E&E, automotive, and industry in view.Learn more
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PVCAnalyse PVC price data in pricenxt, compare regions and transaction types and keep developments in construction, E&E, and medical markets in view.Learn more
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PETAnalyse PET price data in pricenxt, compare regions and transaction types and keep the beverage, packaging, and fibre markets in view.Learn more
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ABSAnalyse ABS price data in pricenxt, compare regions and transaction types and keep housings, automotive, and consumer markets in view.Learn more
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polycarbonateAnalyse polycarbonate (PC) price data in pricenxt, compare regions and keep E&E, automotive, and glazing markets in view.Learn more
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polyamideAnalyse polyamide price data (PA 6, PA 6.6) in pricenxt, compare regions and keep automotive, E&E, and industrial markets in view.Learn more
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POMAnalyse POM price data (polyacetal) in pricenxt, compare regions and keep precision and functional-part markets in view.Learn more
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PMMAAnalyse PMMA price data (acrylic) in pricenxt, compare regions and keep lighting, display, and glazing markets in view.Learn more
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price data for compositesAnalyse price data for composites (UP ortho resin, medium reactive) in pricenxt and keep composite part, pipe, and automotive moulding markets in view.Learn more
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reinforcementsAnalyse price data for Reinforcements GF in pricenxt and keep wind energy, automotive, and lightweight construction markets in view.Learn more
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polyurethaneAnalyse polyurethane price data (PU) in pricenxt and keep insulation, furniture, automotive, and coatings markets in view.Learn more
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PolyethyleneOverview and price data for polyethylene (PE) in pricenxt – from flexible LDPE/LLDPE to stiff HDPE.Learn more
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PolypropyleneOverview and price data for polypropylene (PP) in pricenxt – homopolymers, copolymers, and compounds.Learn more
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StyrenicsOverview and price data for the styrenics in pricenxt – polystyrene (PS) and expandable polystyrene (EPS).Learn more
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What defines virgin material?
Virgin material combines defined specifications with broad availability. Regions and transaction types make price series comparable in detail.
Broad material spectrum
From standard to engineering plastics, virgin material covers widely differing requirements in properties and cost.
- Standard plastics: PE, PP, PVC, and PS for high-volume applications.
- Engineering thermoplastics: PA, PC, POM, PBT, and PMMA for demanding components.
- Regions & transaction types: contract, manufacturer direct as well as spot imports and spot domestic allow detailed comparison.
Market relevance
Virgin plastics prices are relevant to companies that purchase virgin-grade materials, cost them or have to account for them 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, virgin plastics price data can be evaluated 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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