Spot Polyethylene prices were steady during the first week of March. Offers for Generic Prime railcars were scarce as is typical early in the month, but offgrade material was available and prices were a touch softer. Spot exports are very difficult - aside for small lots to the natural Latin American markets and rough widespec to the Indian and Asian regions. This has caused Generic Prime packaged material to accumulate in Houston, albeit at heft... [More]

There was limited spot Polypropylene activity to begin the month. A steady flow of offgrade material continues to move; however, at times certain grades are difficult to source – at least at the processor’s price expectation. Spot prices quickly receded after the early Jan rally and then consolidated to flat levels for the young year. The market has since been stable, and again, no changes were recorded this past week. Polypropylene contracts wer... [More]