Factors Affecting Plastic Raw Material Prices
Why do PP and PE prices keep changing? How do crude oil, exchange rates, supply-demand balance and maintenance shutdowns affect price — and why you won't see a fixed price on the site.
Why don't we publish prices on the site?
Polyolefin prices are data tied to international petrochemical markets that can change daily/weekly. Producers, including Petkim, do not publish a fixed, publicly available price list — pricing is set on a quote basis according to quantity, delivery terms and the current market.
For this reason, instead of showing a fixed price on the site, we quickly send you a quote that reflects the current market and your specific quantity via WhatsApp or the contact form.
Main factors affecting price
Crude oil and naphtha prices: PP and PE sit at the start of the petrochemical value chain, based on propylene/ethylene monomers derived from crude oil (via naphtha) or natural gas — these input costs are directly related to movements in global energy markets.
Exchange rate: since raw material is generally priced internationally in USD, fluctuations in the TRY/USD rate directly affect domestic cost — this is especially pronounced for imported equivalents.
Supply-demand balance: new production capacity coming online, seasonal demand (e.g. the agricultural film season) or global logistics disruptions affect the supply-demand balance and, in turn, price.
Planned/unplanned maintenance shutdowns: maintenance outages at refineries or petrochemical plants can cause temporary supply tightening and price pressure.
Customs duty and freight: for imported material, customs duty rates and international freight (sea shipping) costs are a significant component of the domestic delivered price.
The gap between the domestic producer's (Petkim) contract/list price and the spot import price: the two sources are priced according to different dynamics, so a price difference between sources for the same grade is common.
What this means for you
We evaluate the most suitable supply source (Petkim or an imported equivalent) according to current market conditions and give you a clear quote. Once you send us your need and quantity, we respond quickly based on the current market.
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