EPDM Rubber prices have climbed noticeably in both Europe and the U.S. by mid-April, with tighter supply and broader market uncertainty pushing costs higher. In the U.S., low inventory levels combined with trade tensions—particularly the impact of tariffs on chemical goods—are adding strain. Many manufacturers are now reevaluating their sourcing strategies as they brace for continued price volatility.
EPDM Rubber prices in Europe have been rising steadily since mid-April, largely driven by a jump in ethylene prices, which increased by x.xxx. Ethylene, being a key feedstock for EPDM Rubber, has seen price pressure due to supply disruptions, such as Shell&#xx;s Moerdijk facility flaring and BASF&#xx;s force majeure in Antwerp and Ludwigshafen. While propylene has decreased by x.xxx, the impact of ethylene&#xx;s rise has been more significant, directly influencing EPDM Rubber costs.
Aside from the feedstock challenges, transportation bottlenecks are adding...
