Resin in all regions (North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Southeast Asia) were mostly lower once again in October.  This is the continuation of a trend which began in late May.  There has been no catalyst for price increases in the second half of 2022 to this point.  And there are no Atlantic hurricanes forecasted for early November so the situation should continue.

LDPE Resins    Down in October

LLDPE Resins Down in October 

OPP Films               Quarterly prices reported in October are down by more than 4%

PET Films PET Films are modestly lower despite price increase announcements on Coated Films

PVC Shrink Films Down modestly in October

EVOH                      N/C 

Nylon 6 Up modestly for Q4

Aluminum Foil         Down modestly in October

Light Weight Coated Paper      Up by about 4% in October

L/LLDPE Resin          LDPE down modestly but LLDPE down sharply

LDPE / LLDPE  All  resins are down .10 to  .12 Euros / kg in October

Aluminum Foil Up modestly on Euro weakness

Coated Paper          +55 Euros / MT in October

L/LLDPE Resin        Mostly flat in October 

Aluminum Foil         Modestly higher in October after several months of softness

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