Polypropylene Europe

Price Report: The European ICIS Polypropylene (PP) report covers three main PP grades: homopolymer injection; raffia; and block copolymer.

The report is widely used as a benchmark in the European market. It includes spot and domestic pricing for Europe, delivered prices in the domestic Russian market, and cost & freight (CFR) prices in Turkey, the world’s second-largest importer of PP (after China).

The text of the report covers movements in upstream markets – mainly crude oil, naphtha and propylene. Propylene monomer discussions along the month are always reported, and expectations of what the settlement will bring are closely monitored.

It features Asian price movements, plant shutdowns, supply and demand balance, exchange rate movements and imports – anything, in fact, that can affect Polypropylene pricing is included in Europe is included in the report.

ICIS price forecast reports:

Supply, demand and price trends at a glance

ICIS price forecasts are concise monthly reports that include details of prices, margins, capacity, supply and demand for the next 12 months – all in a single report. Available for a range of commodities, this easy-to-use format is quick to read and supports fast decision-making as it covers everything you need to know to understand where the market is heading.  

Choose ICIS price forecast reports for all of the following:

• Settling contract prices
• Reviewing your market position
• Making production or commercial decisions
• Buying or selling with confidence

What’s included in our price forecast reports?

Price forecasts

Rolling 12-month view of pricing including current prices and expected price trends. 

Sentiment index

The latest market view on whether prices will rise, fall or stay the same in the following month and the next three months.

Raw materials

Current data on the upstream feedstock prices affecting commodity market prices and margins.

Supply and demand balances

Historical data on supply and demand balances to support your decisions on production plans and operating rates.

Prices and margins

Monthly average margins (standalone and integrated) illustrating how product profitability is being impacted, along with a 12 month forecast.

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ICIS price assessments are based on information gathered from a wide cross-section of the market, comprising consumers, producers, traders and distributors from more than 250 reporters world-wide.  Confirmed deals, verified by both buyer and seller, provide the foundation of our price assessments.

Our in-depth market knowledge drives our specialist focus, as we recognise the importance of individual market dynamics and not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Over 25 years of reporting on key chemicals markets, including Polypropylene, has brought global recognition of our methodology as being unbiased, authoritative and rigorous in preserving our editorial integrity.  Our global network of reporters in Houston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Mumbai, Perth and Moscow ensures unrivalled coverage of established and emerging markets.