Polyethylene fell to 7,103 CNY/T on September 26, 2025, down 0.28% from the previous day. Over the past month, Polyethylene's price has fallen 3.20%, and is down 11.56% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Polyethylene.

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The price of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has fluctuated significantly from 2017 to 2023, reaching a low of *** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2020 and a high of ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2018. The price was shown to have increased slightly from this 2020 minimum to a value of *** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2023. HDPE as a petrochemical derivative One of the main factors that influences the HDPE market is the price of the raw material ethylene. Ethylene is a petrochemical product that is significantly affected by global oil prices and supply and demand dynamics. In 2021 the global ethylene market size was valued at *** billion U.S. dollars and was forecast to increase to a value of *** billion U.S. dollars by 2030. The ethylene market is predominantly dominated by the Asia Pacific region, contributing **** percent of total revenue. China holds the position of the world's largest consumer of ethylene, accounting for ** percent of global demand, while the remaining Asian countries consumed ** percent. Environmental concerns and HDPE alternatives HDPE poses significant environmental concerns due to its non-biodegradability and challenges in recycling. Since 1950, the global production of plastic materials has exceeded **** billion metric tons, but only **** percent of them have been recycled. The remaining plastic waste has been either discarded in landfills or released into the environment. As one of the most widely manufactured plastics worldwide, HDPE waste can accumulate over time, leading to pollution and adverse health effects for both humans and animals. To address these issues, various alternatives to HDPE are being developed or utilized, such as bioplastics, synthetic paper, and bio-based HDPE. These alternatives aim to mitigate the environmental impacts of HDPE by utilizing renewable resources, biodegradable materials, or minimizing carbon emissions. However, these alternatives also have notable drawbacks, including higher costs, reduced performance, and the potential for competition with food crops.

SAP reported EUR42.45 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for SAP - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

Why did the High Density Polyethylene Price Change in July 2025? The HDPE Price in the United States increased by 1% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, driven by stronger domestic procurement and rising feedstock costs, particularly ethylene.

Learn about the factors that influence the price of polyethylene, the most commonly used plastic in the world, including supply and demand, global crude oil prices, and grade and quantity purchased.

Why did the Recycled-High Density Polyethylene Price Change in July 2025? The Recycled-High Density Polyethylene (R-HDPE) Spot Price in the USA remained stable throughout Q2 2025, with the Price Index showing minimal movement.

Why did the Low Density Polyethylene Price Change in July 2025? The LDPE Price Index in North America showed a quarter-over-quarter decline by 8% in Q2 2025, reflecting bearish market sentiment amid oversupplied conditions and subdued demand across key downstream sectors.

Pick N Pay Stores reported ZAR17.91 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in December of 2023. Data for Pick N Pay Stores | PIK - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

XP reported BRL12.77 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for XP - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

Meta reported $28.85 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for Meta | FB - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

DIA reported EUR18.32 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2024. Data for DIA - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

PPL reported $25.29 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for PPL - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

XPLR Infrastructure reported $1.17 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for XPLR Infrastructure | NEP - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

Pan American Silver reported $32.76 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for Pan American Silver | PAAS - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

Rio Tinto reported $8.98 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2024. Data for Rio Tinto | RIO - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

PPC reported ZAR9.95 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2025. Data for PPC - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

Regis Resources reported AUD113.62 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2022. Data for Regis Resources | RRL - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

AES reported $5.72 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in June of 2025. Data for AES - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.

Unilever reported EUR20.77 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2024. Data for Unilever | UL - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last September in 2025.