Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) Price Trend and Forecast

Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) Regional Price Overview

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Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) Price Trend for Q1 of 2025

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The PPTF price graph began moderately in the first week of January and gained momentum as the quarter progressed. This movement aligned with broader trends in the polypropylene market, where rising feedstock costs and supply constraints exerted upward pressure on prices across the region. With high transportation costs and delayed shipments from Asia and the Middle East, European domestic producers raised their price quotations. Suppliers maintained firm pricing despite tight margins and cost pressures, leading to the highest price levels of the quarter by mid-March.
 

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By the end of the quarter, prices began stabilizing, although there was no sharp decline only a slower rate of price increases. Demand remained weak in the automotive and construction sectors, with only the packaging industry providing support to PPTF prices. Production constraints persisted, as some manufacturers operated below optimal levels; however, weak demand limited further price increases. Prices were approximately 757 USD/MT (CIF) in January and 777 USD/MT in February.

This overall trend was driven by cost pressures and supply constraints. The PPTF price analysis indicated that despite subdued demand, sellers maintained pricing control for most of the quarter due to feedstock-related costs and logistical challenges.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) price curve is expected to stabilize as downstream demand for the commodity does not suggest much deviation going forward.
 

Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) Price Trend for the Second Half of 2024

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In the second half of 2024, the Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) price curve exhibited fluctuating movements in the United Kingdom. Prices stood at approximately 751 USD/MT (CIF) in July and around 739 USD/MT in December. The Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) price analysis indicated that its trajectory closely followed that of polypropylene, a major feedstock material.

At the beginning of this period, prices declined due to supply disruptions caused by heavy rains, which made the market cautious. However, as the quarter progressed, prices fluctuated, experiencing a modest increase after a period of stability. In the final two months of the quarter, prices exhibited an upward trend, supported by rising demand, particularly from the packaging industry, as holiday-season buying activity increased.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Polypropylene Talc Filled (PPTF) prices are expected to follow a similar pricing trend in the future, influenced by the upstream polypropylene market.
 

Polypropylene (Talc Filled) Price Trend for the First Half of 2024

In H1'24, the prices of polypropylene (talc filled) witnessed a fluctuating trend. The prices of the commodity mirrored the prices of its primary feedstock, polypropylene, in the said period. Initially, a slowdown was witnessed in the Chinese market due to the shutdown of various factories amid the New Year holidays. But as the year progressed, the prices turned northwards, and a general upward trend was witnessed until June.

The rise in prices was a direct effect of supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical challenges. The frequent attacks on ships by Houthi Rebels had forced the shipping companies to find an alternative which resulted in heightened freight costs and delayed shipments. This increased the production costs in the importing countries, tightening the profit margins of the suppliers. Alongside this, the uncertainties in the upstream crude oil market due to attacks on Russian refineries by Ukraine also impacted the petrochemical sectors.

Additionally, the primary demand for talc-filled polypropylene arises from the automotive and construction industries thanks to its enhanced stiffness and reduced weight. Demand varied across regions, influenced by local macroeconomic conditions and government initiatives that support growth in these sectors. In India, gradual growth was witnessed in the said period in both the sectors and an opposite trend was seen in Europe. New car sales were down in Europe, discouraging the demand for polypropylene (talc-filled).

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the prices of polypropylene (talc filled) are expected to show mixed trends in the upcoming quarters. However, the market will remain positive influenced by the steady rising trajectory of the feedstock, polypropylene.

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