Polyethylene decreased 721 CNY/T or 8.46% since the beginning of 2025, 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.

The price of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has fluctuated significantly from 2017 to 2023, reaching a low of 837 U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2020 and a high of 1,211 U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2018. The price was shown to have increased slightly from this 2020 minimum to a value of 988 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 176 billion U.S. dollars and was forecast to increase to a value of 287 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. The ethylene market is predominantly dominated by the Asia Pacific region , contributing 42.6 percent of total revenue. China holds the position of the world's largest consumer of ethylene, accounting for 18 percent of global demand, while the remaining Asian countries consumed 22 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 nine billion metric tons, but only nine 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. 

The polyethylene (PE) prices in Mexico for Q4 2023 reached 1284 USD/MT in December.

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In Q4 2024, the Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) market in North America experienced a notable decline, primarily due to weakening demand from key industries such as packaging, construction, and automotive. The drop in demand, combined with lower feedstock Ethylene prices, suggested an oversupply in the market, which added further pressure to pricing dynamics. Producers faced difficulties in maintaining market balance as the excess supply and softer demand continued to persist through the quarter.

The recycled-linear low density polyethylene prices in the Saudi Arabia for Q3 2024 reached 765 USD/MT in September. The market faced decreased demand in major industries like construction and packaging. Ongoing oversupply and weaker exports pressured pricing, encouraging producers to implement competitive strategies to maintain market share.

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The polyethylene glycol prices in Saudi Arabia for Q3 2024 reached 1,025 USD/MT in September. The market adjusted in response to fluctuating demand and competitive pricing pressures from international imports. A surge in demand, especially from pharmaceutical and industrial applications, drove prices up in August, though levels normalized by September.

The global price of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in 2022 was 1,161.9 U.S. dollars per metric ton, showing an increase from the previous year's value of 1,065.7 U.S. dollars per metric ton. PET is extensively used in the textile industry to make polyester fibers, as well as for various packaging applications like beverage bottles, food containers, and personal care products. PET market outlook This increase in the global price of PET coincides with a rise in the market value of PET worldwide, which reached 33.51 billion U.S. dollars in 2022, up from 32.35 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. The market value is projected to continue growing, reaching an estimated 43.26 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. This growth in market value is reflective of the increasing demand for PET, with the global market volume of PET reaching 25.47 million metric tons in 2022, up from 19.71 million metric tons in 2015. Environmental footprint of PET and bioplastic PET PET is a widely used plastic with various applications, but its production and usage come with environmental concerns. Although it is entirely recyclable, traditional PET is derived from non-renewable resources and is not biodegradable, contributing to plastic pollution and resource depletion. In response, there has been growing interest in bioplastic PET, which is made from renewable resources and is biodegradable. However, despite its potential benefits, there is a forecasted decline in the production capacity of bioplastic PET. In 2023, the production capacity stood at 2.2, but it is forecasted to drop to 0.4 by 2028. While bioplastic PET is made from renewable resources and is biodegradable, it still has some environmental downsides. For instance, the production process for bioplastic PET can be energy-intensive and water-consuming, and the biodegradation process may release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. As a result, some companies are exploring even more sustainable bioplastic alternatives, such as plant-based materials like polylactic acid (PLA) or fully biodegradable plastics like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).

The LLDPE prices in the United States for Q4 2024 reached 1166 USD/MT in December. The market faced challenges due to weakened demand from packaging, construction, and automotive sectors. Oversupply, along with low ethylene prices, further pressured prices. Logistical disruptions, including hurricanes and port strikes, worsened the situation. Political uncertainties ahead of the presidential election added to market hesitation.

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The average polyethylene export price stood at $1,078 per ton in October 2024, dropping by -4% against the previous month.

Data#3 reported 22.9 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in June of 2024. Data for Data#3 | DTL - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

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The price to earning (PE) ratios of REITs worldwide as of March 2023 varied between six and 26 percent, depending on the market. The PE ratio is a valuation metric and is calculated as the ratio of the total market cap to the total earnings. A higher PE ratio means that the market cap has grown higher than the earnings - a sign of high investor confidence but also that the market may be overpriced. Though the U.S. REITs market had the highest PE ratio as of March 2023 (26), it was also a decrease from the same period in 2022. REITs are companies that own or finance rental real estate. One of their major benefit is liquidity: Though not all REITs are publicly traded, many of the major ones are, which allows investors to easily buy and sell shares. Because REITs pay out most of their taxable income to shareholders as dividends, they typically do not pay any corporate income tax.

West Fraser Timber reported 57.61 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in December of 2024. Data for West Fraser Timber | WFT - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

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Compass reported GBP40.63 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal semester ending in September of 2024. Data for Compass | CPG - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

BP reported 28.65 in PE Price to Earnings for its fiscal quarter ending in September of 2024. Data for BP - PE Price to Earnings including historical, tables and charts were last updated by Trading Economics this last March in 2025.

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of primary polyethylene with a specific gravity of over 0,94 increased by 13% to 1.1M tons in 2023.

Learn about the factors that impact the price of PET resin, a recyclable thermoplastic polymer resin used to manufacture plastic containers, fibers, and films. Discover the projected growth of the global PET market and how it's influenced by demand-supply dynamics, raw material prices, energy costs, and technical specifications, among others.