U.S. and Asian polycarbonate prices held firm during early September 2025, supported by flat Bisphenol A prices, balanced inventories, and conservative purchases. Despite worldwide uncertainty and a U.S. plant shutdown, market sentiment was peaceful. The Polycarbonate prices are expected to decline in Q4 as easing feedstock pressure and weak demand persist.
Key Highlights
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Polycarbonate price is expected to stabilize in general, given the feedstock costs have stabilized, supply remains balanced, and demand remains stable, but does have a cautious tone.
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Bisphenol A (BPA) prices are stable which is good for manufacturers in the sense that they will be able to predict input costs and won&#xx;t be experiencing sudden price fluctuation at the initial stage.
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A planned maintenance shutdown by SABIC in Alabama for polycarbonate had a limited impact on the U.S. market with market producers being able to run to normal operating rates.
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Drewry&#xx;s World Container Index has gone down xx which relieves pressures on the supply chain but doesn&#xx;t change prices.
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Strong U.S. auto sales, particularly electric vehicles in advance of the federal tax credit deadline, continue to bolster steady downstream demand.
US polycarbonate prices remained steady during the first week of September xxxx with the...
