Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate (PC) is a type of high specification engineering plastic, suitable for moulding and with a high resistance. Typical applications include automobiles, CDs and DVDs, electronic casings, returnable milk bottles, lighting and greenhouses. Its UV resistant properties mean that it is used in optical applications. Material can be extruded or injection moulded, finding major uses in glazing and sheet form.

Polycarbonate is non-corrosive, non-toxic, stain resistant, heat resistant and has high impact strength.

 

ICIS pricing quotes polycarbonate in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the USA

 

Frequency:

Published weekly on Wednesdays

 

Polycarbonate (EUROPE)

Weekly Price Assessments:

GP Moulding Quarterly Contract Prices

• FD NWE (EUR/KG & conversion to US CTS/LB)

GP Extrusion Quarterly Contract Prices

• FD NWE (EUR/KG & conversion to US CTS/LB)

 

Polycarbonate (ASIA-PACIFIC)

Weekly Price Assessments:

Optical Grade Spot Prices

• CIF HONG KONG (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)
• CIF TAIWAN (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)

GP Moulding Grade Spot Prices

• CIF HONG KONG (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)

GP Extrusion Grade Spot Prices

• CIF TAIWAN (USD/MT & conversion to US CTS/LB)

 

Polycarbonate (USA)

Weekly Price Assessments:

GP Moulding Spot Prices

• BULK (USD/LB & conversion to USD/MT)
• PACKAGE (USD/LB & conversion to USD/MT)

GP Extrusion Spot Prices

• BULK (USD/LB & conversion to USD/MT)
• PACKAGE (USD/LB & conversion to USD/MT)

 

General Information:

Assessment window: Assessments are based on information supplied by market participants up to the close of business at 1800 hours on Wednesdays in London, Singapore and Houston time.

 

Specification: ICIS pricing quotes polycarbonate conforming to a melt flow index (g/10 min) of around 50-70 for optical grade, 8-20 for GP moulding grade and 3-8 for extrusion grade.

 

Timing: Parcels are delivered 15-30 days from date of publication. In Europe, typically delivered in four to 10 weeks depending on product and volume.

 

Terms: 30-60 days after bill of lading date. In Asia, can be both cash on delivery or the stated credit terms.

 

Standard cargo size: In Europe and the US, a standard parcel represents a full truck load of 20-25 tonnes. In Asia-Pacific, the standard parcel size ranges from 100-500 tonnes but smaller quantities of less than 100 tonnes are also taken into account if there are changes in market conditions such as a tightening in supply or cautious sentiment resulting in smaller purchases.

 

Assessment Basis: In Europe, contract prices are for European material traded on a full truck (20-25 tonnes) basis. Prices for smaller volumes, such as 5-10 tonne lots are discussed in the text. The report contains contract quotes for both GP moulding and GP extrusion grades.

In Asia-Pacific, due to the volatile nature of the spot PC market in the region, price assessments are weighted towards the Wednesday close of business. The published range represents a combination of the following price indications: the last deals concluded, bids and offers, buy and sell indications and notional discussions heard by the close of business on Wednesday.

In the USA notional adjustments will be made to accurately reflect the levels at which business would probably take place by the close of business on Wednesdays.

The USA spot prices for general purpose moulding grade and general purpose extrusion grade represent spot prices paid by consumers, brokers and distributors.

The reports take into consideration information gathered throughout the week from consumers, brokers, distributors and other market players.

All regional reports offer market commentary that includes details of traced transactions, news on the supply/demand balance, export/import information, contract price negotiations and general sentiment for price direction. Where applicable there is product information, comments on up and downstream market developments and general market intelligence.

 

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