The Indian Polypropylene market in August 2025 maintained stability, with Random Copolymer values holding at steady trend amid ample regional availability and subdued demand. The weak rupee and higher landed import costs favored domestic production, while discount schemes from producers reinforced a flat trend. In contrast, the UK market faced mixed momentum as Random Copolymer FD Surrey first half declined then recovered by late August. Feedstock propylene tightness, outages, and reduced recycling capacity supported firmness, while downstream demand in automotive and packaging stayed soft.
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India鈥檚 Polypropylene remained stable as currency weakness and high landed import costs discouraged aggressive buying.
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Domestic suppliers in India extended discounts, keeping procurement focused on local supply.
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UK Polypropylene slipped -x.xx mid-August, then rose +x.xx by month鈥檚 end on feedstock constraints.
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Propylene tightness in the UK and loss of recycling capacity drove bullish sentiment late August.
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Demand in both India and the UK remained sluggish, led by weak automotive and construction activity.
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India witnesses bearish dynamics on the demand side as the depreciation of the rupee discouraged buyers from buying at a large scale. Buyers were only buying as needed and were extremely cautious because of limited seasonal consumption. A xx decline in automotive retail in India simultaneously, with construction activities remaining on contract and new project launches down xxx YoY. There was some minimal support from packaging and textiles, but they...
