25 Mar 2026
PP and LLDPE futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange trended firmly lower throughout the morning, pressured by softening global crude oil markers and expectations of easing US-Middle East geopolitical tensions.
A major domestic producer has re-entered the market roughly three weeks after declaring force majeure, easing immediate supply pressure but stopping short of a full normalisation.
The shift in sentiment weighed heavily on the contracts, with the decline quickly spilling into the spot market and prompting domestic sellers to implement aggressive markdowns across both PP and PE offers to realign with falling futures.
24 Mar 2026
Transactions were largely driven by traders fulfilling export orders, rather than downstream restocking, highlighting a tactical approach in an unsettled market.
Analysts noted that limited auction volumes may understate broader market sentiment, with actual buying activity concentrated among price-sensitive players.
While bullish sentiment had been building, the scale of the latest offers from key overseas producers exceeded market expectations, signalling a more acute supply squeeze than previously priced in.
Participants are still primarily monitoring futures signals and geopolitical developments, which will likely define trading dynamics and price direction in the near term.
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