Global Polycarbonate Prices Fall Under Low Demand and Easing Raw Material Costs

Global Polycarbonate Prices Fall Under Low Demand and Easing Raw Material Costs

Francis Stokes 27-Jun-2024

During the third week of June xxxx, the global Polycarbonate market experienced minor price declines driven by various factors. In China, the price of Polycarbonate decreased by approximately x.xx, influenced by continued weakness in the feedstock bisphenol A market, which saw little momentum post-festival. The upstream phenol market also showed limited activity, and the trading atmosphere for acetone remained poor. This lack of positive market support for bisphenol A has impacted the overall Polycarbonate market and its cost structure. Early in the week, Polycarbonate consumption was light, with a focus on maintaining production and managing existing inventory. Downstream enterprises reduced their operational loads, weakening their procurement enthusiasm and leading to reduced overall consumption. High prices met buyer resistance, resulting in poor demand support for spot prices.

Similarly, in Saudi Arabia, Polycarbonate prices dropped by approximately x.xx, primarily due to reduced production costs. The price of bisphenol A...

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