SHANDONG GAOXIN CPVC Price K67 (J700) in Mundra

China’s PVC spot market saw minimal weekly movement, with early gains erased by week’s end. Prices remain range-bound as supply stays stable and demand weakens. Soft dealer offers, low inquiries, and volatile crude oil cap upside potential. Short-term outlook suggests continued narrow fluctuations without strong upward momentum.

PVC prices in India remain stable to slightly weak on muted downstream demand, while China sees firm prices supported by exports and futures sentiment. High plant operating rates are boosting supply in China, though sluggish domestic consumption limits upside. Global sentiment leans cautiously optimistic for August.

PVC prices remained flat or softened across Asia amid weak demand, seasonal monsoons, and cautious buying sentiment. China and Vietnam saw price corrections due to reduced construction activity. Indian demand stayed sluggish with adequate supply. Upcoming plant shutdowns may limit supply, but price recovery is expected post-monsoon.

PVC prices saw a marginal rise in early July, supported by export demand and energy market trends. However, subdued domestic consumption, rising inventory, and limited downstream activity are capping major gains. While supply remains high due to increased plant operations, the market is expected to stay stable with slight upward potential.

India’s PVC market is expanding, driven by infrastructure and agriculture growth. With imports filling the supply gap, low-cost Chinese PVC—often non-compliant with BIS norms—is raising serious safety and quality concerns. Despite robust demand, weak QCO enforcement continues to challenge domestic manufacturers striving for regulatory compliance and long-term market sustainability.

The Indian polymer market remains subdued amid monsoon-driven demand slowdown and global freight issues. While domestic suppliers offer incentives to stimulate sales, geopolitical tensions—especially the Strait of Hormuz crisis—are driving crude prices higher, impacting raw material costs. BIS compliance deadlines are also reshaping sourcing behavior toward certified domestic suppliers.

PVC K67 prices in Mundra range from ₹64,500 to ₹68,750/MT, with Chinese SG5 grades leading on price. Despite strong 10% YoY demand growth, oversupply and Chinese dumping have pressured international prices, now 25% lower than FY 2022–23. India’s PVC market is poised for structural change, with BIS certification and anti-dumping duties kicking in by mid-2025.

PVC prices in Asia rebounded 3% amid improved buying sentiment and a US–China tariff delay. DAGU, FORMOSA, and LG grades saw regional pricing spreads in India, while XINFA remained most competitive. Tight freight space and rising costs—driven by export redirection to the US—are sustaining upward price pressure despite cautious downstream demand.

PVC prices rose ₹1–1.25/kg in India amid freight tightness and pre-BIS certification buying. Polypropylene and polyethylene prices continued correcting due to subdued global demand and aggressive discounting. Despite tariff relief optimism, buyers remain cautious. Chinese plant shutdowns may support PE prices ahead, while anti-dumping duty uncertainty clouds the PVC outlook.