Q4 Resin Outlook: Producers Push Increases Without Support | 11/3/25 | ResinSmart Update

History repeats. In the resin market — like every commodity cycle before it — price resistance without justification never lasts.This week, Michael breaks down why producers’ attempted increases across PE, PP, PS, PVC, ABS, PC, and PET don’t align with the data — and how buyers can use transparency to push back with confidence.Highlights: • PE: Proposed +3¢/lb for November lacks merit. • PP: Feedstock PGP lowest since 2022. • PS & ABS: Weak feedstocks, falling demand. • PVC: Still sliding amid soft housing. • PET: Tariff-driven bumps fading fast.Key Takeaway: History rewards those who push back with facts.