Spot Polyethylene trading improved and above average volumes changed hands through our trading desk. Domestic levels were mostly firm at lofty levels, except for Pail grade, which extended gains with a 2-cent uptick. There is still more demand for most prime than can be presently met, despite statistics that indicate that domestic supply is improving. Most prime PE grades are tough to find, but supply has been trickling in and all good Injection ... [More]

Spot Polypropylene eased a couple cents which helped trigger healthier demand and an uptick in trading activity. Higher volume trade was seen for HoPP, both low melt and very high melts, as well as a smattering of imported Prime CoPP resins. A steady stream of Offgrade railcars again made its way through the market at increasingly higher prices, bringing additional consolidation in pricing. There has been very little domestic prime PP available i... [More]