Duration: Short-term – 2-year price forecast and market outlook
The North American Polypropylene (PP) market is experiencing unprecedented margin compression, with Net Transaction Prices (NTPs) driven to multi-year lows due to structural oversupply and relentless pressure from declining upstream Propylene Monomer (PGP) feedstock costs. This low-profitability cycle keeps producer operating rates severely curtailed, compelling the industry to look outside the region, where a more favorable arbitrage with Europe is emerging and positioning North America as a vital export channel despite heavy global competition. However, regional PP producers anticipate a significant price and margin rebound in early 2026, driven by an expected tightening of propylene supply, a dynamic unique to the region, given the upcoming confluence of producer-led inventory management efforts and major winter maintenance shutdowns. Successfully navigating the current volatility, defending domestic market share against continued competitive imports, and capitalizing on the forecast Q1 2026 recovery hinges on precise, market-leading strategic analysis of evolving feedstock and polymer trade dynamics.
Comprehensive monthly market price, supply, demand, and trade data and analysis for:
Duration: Short-term – 2-year price forecast and market outlook
The North American Polypropylene Report provides comprehensive coverage of the commodity polypropylene market in North America, delivering detailed analysis of the supply–demand fundamentals shaping regional prices, margins, and trade flows. The report also includes pricing insights for post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PCR), offering a clear view of trends in the growing recycling sector. Clients receive weekly market updates along with a monthly summary report and are encouraged to engage in regular discussions with regional industry experts.
Understanding both short-term and long-term polypropylene price forecasts is essential for effective budget planning and strategic decision-making. Through ongoing client interaction, our market experts help organizations anticipate risks, prepare for market uncertainty, and optimize planning across the North American polypropylene value chain.
Duration: Short-term – 2-year price forecast and market outlook
PRICES COVERED
Contract and spot price summary with a brief review of current market conditions
Chemicals covered : Polypropylene
WEEKLY MARKET SNAPSHOT
This weekly summary provides spot pricing for major polyethylene (PE) grades, HDPE, LLDPE, and LDPE, as well as polypropylene (PP) homopolymer across North America, South America, West Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. In addition, the report includes a concise highlights section outlining the key market trends and developments in each region, offering a clear and timely snapshot of global polyolefin market conditions.
MONTHLY MARKET REPORT
This report delivers comprehensive insights into price dynamics, margin performance, trade considerations, and key operational challenges influencing the plastics and polymers industry. It examines current supply–demand conditions for resin and major end-use markets, analyzes purchasing behavior and inventory strategies, and provides forecasts for changes in polymer and finished-product inventories. The report also evaluates market events and emerging factors that may shape future industry conditions, supporting informed planning and strategic decision-making across the global polymer value chain.
MARKET FOCUS REPORT
This report provides deeper research and analysis on critical and emerging challenges facing the global plastics industry. Previous areas of focus have included developments in recycling markets, international trade conflicts, weather-related disruptions, and other key issues influencing supply–demand dynamics, market competitiveness, and long-term industry sustainability.
ACCESS TO SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Clients receive direct, one-on-one access to industry experts through phone consultations, email support, or scheduled meetings to discuss the key insights featured in the monthly market report. This personalized advisory service enables subscribers to deepen their understanding of market fundamentals, price drivers, and supply–demand dynamics, while clarifying complex data points and analysis. It also provides tailored perspectives on region-specific market trends, empowering clients to make more informed, strategic decisions across the global petrochemical value chain
SUPPLY & DEMAND
This service delivers short-term production news, up-to-date production statistics, and detailed plant-by-plant operating schedules, along with coverage of long-term structural changes in global supply. It also features in-depth end-use market analysis across a wide range of downstream sectors, supported by comprehensive reviews of macro-level industry trends. These insights help clients anticipate market shifts and make informed strategic decisions in the evolving global landscape.
Region covered : North America
Chemicals covered : Polypropylene
TRADE
This service delivers comprehensive global trade intelligence for the aromatics market, offering the latest trade statistics, detailed global trade flow analysis, and freight rate estimates across major shipping routes. It also provides continuous monitoring of tariffs, sanctions, and regulatory developments impacting the movement of aromatics and related petrochemicals. These insights enable stakeholders to evaluate geopolitical and policy risks, strengthen compliance, and optimize their global supply chain and market positioning strategies across the aromatics value chain.
WEBINAR
Client webinars provide in-depth intelligence on critical chemical market developments, offering timely insights into global economic trends, supply–demand dynamics, trade flows, and other key factors shaping the petrochemical and energy value chain. Each session features expert analysis from industry specialists and delivers actionable perspectives on current market movements. These interactive webinars also enable clients to engage directly with our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) through live Q&A sessions, supporting clearer understanding, stronger strategic planning, and more informed decision-making across the chemical industry.
