Introduction

Entering the fourth quarter of 2025, the global plastic raw materials market continues to be characterized by structural differentiation, regional fluctuations, and tightening policies. For international buyers, October market signals indicate stabilization in general-purpose resin prices and slight price divergence in specialty materials. Furthermore, recycling and circular economy policies continue to strengthen, with bio-based and high-performance materials becoming a focus of innovation. The following is a summary of this month's key developments.

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1. 📈 Market and Price Dynamics: Mainstream Resins Stabilize, While HUISDIER Prices Rise Due to Tariffs

General Resin Prices Stable or Slightly Declined

According to Plastics Technology Online and ICIS, prices for major general resins (such as PE, PP, En PS) remained generally stable in October, with slight declines in some regions. High oil prices supported costs, but subdued downstream demand kept the market on the sidelines.

👉 Recommendation: Procurement negotiation space is limited from late October to early November. Consider a quarterly price lock strategy to hedge against exchange rate and freight fluctuations. Suppliers should be flexible in pricing and manage inventory risks.

👉 Juyuan offers global customers a wide range of raw material options, including PE, PP, and PS, and supports multi-port shipping and flexible shipping methods. For long-term clients, we can assist with quarterly price locks and staggered delivery arrangements to help companies maintain cost stability amid market fluctuations.

PET bottle-grade resin prices are rising

Affected by import costs and tariff adjustments, PET bottle-grade resin prices in North America showed an upward trend in October (Source: Plastics News).

👉 Recommendation: Companies exporting to the North American market should allow for fluctuations in their quotes; buyers relying on imported PET should monitor tariff transmission and changes in transportation costs.

2. ⚖️ Policies and Regulations: Circularity requirements are increasing, and compliance pressure continues to rise.

Brazil Drafts Recycled Content Target Regulations

According to industry sources, the Brazilian government is promoting legislation on reverse logistics and recycled content targets for plastic waste, planning to gradually increase the proportion of recycled plastic in packaging over the next 15 years, with some plans setting a target of 40% by 2040.

👉 Recommendation: Suppliers should proactively develop recycled material certification and traceability systems; buyers should verify supply chain compliance to prepare for future policy implementation.

EU PPWR Revision Continues Progress

The European Commission is revising the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to standardize recycling standards and recycling rates across member states.

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3. ♻️ Recycling and the Circular Economy: Demand Under Pressure, Technological Innovation Brings Breakthroughs

The global recycled plastics market is facing short-term pressure.

According to the October report by the BIR World Mirror on Plastics, weak demand for recycled materials in China and Europe, coupled with price competition from virgin materials, is squeezing profit margins for recycled materials.

👉 Recommendation: Procuring recycled materials can offer price advantages in the short term, but attention should be paid to the supplier's consistent quality and certification systems.

Recycling equipment technology is accelerating its upgrade.

Manufacturers such as EREMA have launched new-generation recycling systems that significantly improve degassing and filtration efficiency, further increasing the proportion of recycled materials in high-end applications.

👉 Recommendation: Suppliers with advanced recycling technologies will be more competitive in the transition to a circular economy.

4. 🧪 New Material Trends: Parallel Development of Circular Certification and Bio-Based Materials

Syensqo Launches Circular Elastomer Series

This new series utilizes certified circular content, maintaining mechanical properties while enhancing sustainability, suitable for the automotive and electronics sectors.

👉 Implications: Buyers can explore new materials that balance performance and environmental friendliness in the development of functional parts.

Fraunhofer Researches Bio-Based Alternative Materials

The European Fraunhofer Institute's "SUBI²MA" project focuses on bio-based functional materials that can replace traditional plastics. The latest interim results show that their mechanical and heat-resistant properties approach those of engineering plastics.

👉 Implications: Bio-based materials are gradually moving from R&D to pilot production and industrialization, and are expected to become a key support for future policies and brand sustainability strategies.

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5. ⚙️ Processing Technology and Equipment: Improving Recycling Compatibility Becomes a Focus

Research from the European "NEWEX" project shows that optimizing the extruder screw and shear structure can significantly improve equipment compatibility with different recycled plastics.

👉 Implications: Improving compatibility with multi-source and recycled materials on the processing side helps reduce costs and expand raw material sources. Companies should balance investment with long-term sustainable returns when upgrading equipment.

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6. 🌍 Regional Market Observation: Latin American Supply is Loose, Asian Demand is Stable

Latin American PP Supply is Loosening

According to ICIS analysis, the commissioning of new facilities and slowing demand in Latin America have led to a loose supply of PP.

👉 Implications: Suppliers exporting to South America should focus on price competition and inventory management; buyers can take advantage of the oversupply situation to optimize procurement costs.

Demand for engineering plastics in Asia remains resilient.

Demand from the automotive and electronics industry chains in China and Southeast Asia is stable, providing support for engineering plastics such as PA, PC, and PBT.

👉 Implications: Engineering plastic prices are expected to remain high in the short term. It is recommended to monitor quarterly restocking windows and batch consistency.

👉 Juyuan has stable supply channels in Asia, South America, and Europe, and can provide comparative quotes from multiple production locations based on customer needs, helping companies achieve diversified sourcing and supply security.

7. 🧭 Summary and Outlook

Three key trends warrant attention:

Prices remain stable with minor adjustments, but regional differences are evident.

  ・General-purpose materials remain stable, while specialty materials are experiencing structural differentiation due to policy and cost factors.

The circular economy is moving from "compliance" to "competition."

  ・Recycled and certified recycled materials are becoming new areas of competition in the high-end market.

Bio-based and functional materials are emerging as new growth drivers.

  ・Technological advances are accelerating the transition from the laboratory to commercialization, driving the sustainable transformation of the plastics industry.

💡 Recommendations for International Buyers:

  ・Lock in quarterly contracts for key materials in advance to mitigate exchange rate and transportation risks;

  ・Prioritize suppliers with circular certification and traceability systems;

  ・For specialty engineering plastics, communicate delivery dates and batch consistency in advance to prevent supply chain delays.

8. ✳️ About Us

We continuously track global plastic raw material prices, supply chains, and policy trends, providing international buyers with real-time, reliable material intelligence and selection support.

👉 Whether you're interested in general-purpose resins, engineering plastics, or recycled and bio-based materials, Juyuan offers transparent pricing, flexible delivery, and stable supply support. Global buyers are welcome to contact us to collaborate on building an efficient, secure, and sustainable raw material supply chain.