POLYMER October 1, 2026

Pakistan Polymer Prices Fall as Global Cost Pressure Builds — China Golden Week Adds New Uncertainty

Global polymer markets entered October with conflicting signals. Pakistan resin prices declined noticeably during the final week of September, with several LDPE grades losing Rs 10–25/kg, while PP and LLDPE registered smaller corrections. In contrast, Middle Eastern, Indian, Turkish and European markets are facing firmer October pricing because of elevated crude oil and feedstock costs, restricted supply and logistics disruptions. China begins Golden Week with unusually lean converter inventorie

Pakistan Polymer Prices Fall as Global Cost Pressure Builds — China Golden Week Adds New Uncertainty

AGE Market View

Pakistan: Buyers currently have an advantage, particularly in selected LDPE grades.

International market: Cost pressure remains upward.

China: Post-Golden Week purchasing behaviour will be one of the key signals for Asian polymer markets.

Overall 7-day view: Mixed and volatile, with increasing upside replacement-cost risk.

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Pakistan • China • India • Saudi Arabia/GCC • Türkiye • Europe • USA • PE • PP • PVC • crude oil • feedstocks • freight • buyer behaviour • supply risks • and forward market outlook.

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