Plastic Prices Rise as European Buyers Hold Back

European polystyrene (PS) and ABS markets entered October under pressure from rising raw-material costs. Producers are seeking higher prices, while converters remain cautious because end-market demand is weak and inventories remain substantial. This creates tension between producers seeking to recover costs and buyers reluctant to commit to larger volumes. The outcome will depend on feedstock costs, purchasing activity and producers’ pricing power.

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https://www.chemorbis.com/en/premium-plastics-news/Europe-s-PS-ABS-hikes-face-demand-constraints-in-October/2026/10/07/988759