Polycarbonate Price Trend and Forecast
Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Polycarbonate in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).
Polycarbonate (PC) Price Trend for the October - December of 2023
Asia
Polycarbonates are very generously used in the manufacturing of electronic components, construction materials, automobiles, aircraft, etc.; hence, demands from these downstream sectors guide the polycarbonate market trend. During the final quarter of the year 2023, polycarbonate prices fluctuated as per the market demands.
The first half of the quarter witnessed a rise in the pricing trajectory as the monthly average prices in the Indian polycarbonate market grew by approximately 2% from October to November’23. However, the long holiday season pivoted the market trajectory downhill. Prices in the Indian market shifted from about 2065 USD/MT in October to about 2040 USD/MT in December of 2023. Overall, mixed market sentiments were observed.
Europe
Despite the freight disturbances, the European polycarbonate industry was observed to be growing during the given period of Q4’23. A rise in demands from the consumer electronics and automobile sector pushed the price trend positively during the said quarter.
North America
The American polycarbonate market wavered heavily during the last quarter of the year 2023. The market demands took a hit because of the long holiday season in the latter part of the quarter, causing the market trend to waver; however, the prices consolidated by the end of the discussed span. Borderline buoyancy was observed in the polycarbonate price trend.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, given the current inventory and demand conditions, the Polycarbonate price trend are likely to waver in the coming months; narrow-range fluctuations are anticipated.
Polycarbonate Price Trend for the July-September of 2023
Asia
The incline in the cost of raw materials and stable pace of demand from the downstream industries supported the rise in the polycarbonate price trend during the initial phase of the third quarter. In addition to this, the rise in the prices of crude oil raised the all over production cost of polycarbonate and helped in the inclination of polycarbonate price graph. Further, the downstream construction and automotive sectors also enjoyed the surge in their sales figures and, in turn, supported the rise in polycarbonate prices.
Europe
In European countries, the polycarbonate price trend remained weak during the first months of the third quarter. During this phase, the market suffered the ill consequences of rising inflationary pressure and the limited appetite of consumers. Further, the number of inquiries and orders from the majority of downstream industries also remained on the lower end, leading to the southward movement of the polycarbonate price graph. However, in September, the market showed some signs of recovery, and even the stockpiles of polycarbonate started to decline with the improvement in the procurement rates of downstream industries.
North America
In North America, the polycarbonate price index depleted gradually in the third quarter of 2023. The major cause of the feeble performance of this sector was the fall in the number of new orders and the decline in the spending appetite of the consumer sector. Consumer sentiments were hurt by the rise in inflation and interest rates charged by banks. The slowed demand for polycarbonate was well countered by sufficient inventories. In addition to this, the fall in construction activities and disruptions in the supply chains also had an adverse effect on the growth of polycarbonate prices.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Polycarbonate are expected to continue their declining journey due to poor demand and a rise in the level of inventories.
Polycarbonate Price Trend for the First Half of 2023
Asia
Polycarbonate price trend observed a wavering pattern in the first half of 2023. The spot prices averaged around 17400 RMB/MT in January and went to around 14766 RMB/MT in June’23 in the Chinese domestic market. Despite the bearish demands from the downstream sector, the feedstock Bisphenol A and Acetone prices remained stable. The positive feedstock prices supported the production costs, which helped maintain the market dynamics, yet the overall trend was declining. The feedstock prices provided the necessary support and did not let the market crash.
Europe
The European market witnessed a mixed price trend for Polycarbonate in H1 2023. Initially, the prices inclined but dropped going forward, given the dampened demands. As the inventory stocks overflowed and feedstock prices decreased, polycarbonate prices fell across Europe.
North America
The US domestic market witnessed a declining curve for polycarbonate prices. The over-saturated markets amid feverish demands could not sustain such high prices and subsided. Further, the hiked interest rates and failure of major banks negatively impacted consumer confidence in the market, causing baulking of potential buyers from the market.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, polycarbonate prices are expected to remain volatile in the upcoming quarter. The lowered market offtakes and overstocked inventors will continue to plague the price trend for Polycarbonate in the global markets.
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Polycarbonates, usually abbreviated as PC, belong to a group of thermoplastic polymers. They contain carbonate groups in their chemical structures. Polycarbonates are often utilised in engineering as they are strong and tough materials and some of its grades are optically transparent as well. They can also be easily moulded and thermoformed.
Report Features | Details |
Product Name | Polycarbonate |
Industrial Uses | Electronic Components, Construction Materials, Automotive, Aircraft and Security Components |
Supplier Database | Covestro AG, SABIC, Teijin Limited, Trinseo S.A., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corp.) |
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Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
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While preparing Polycarbonate from bisphenol A and carbonyl chloride through the process of condensation polymerisation, a solution of bisphenol A in sodium hydroxide is produced, which is then combined with carbonyl chloride dissolved in an organic solvent. Further, the polymerisation reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst to obtain Polycarbonate as the final product.
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