Resin Market Moves – 12/8/25: Year-End Resin Outlook for Processors

In this episode of Resin Market Moves, we break down the final month of the 2025 resin market — a year marked by soft demand, oversupply, and steady downward pressure across almost every major resin family.Join Michael Workman as he walks through the latest RTi Drivers data and provides actionable insight for resin buyers preparing for 2026. In This Episode You'll Learn:PE• November contracts flat • Record inventory declines but still weak fundamentals • Increases announced for December/January lack justificationPP• November down 1¢ • Inventories at lowest levels of 2025 • PGP stable in the mid-20s; Q1 tightening expectedPS• Flat pricing; BZ rebound could pressure JanuaryPVC• Inventories down again but demand still depressedABS, PC, PA6, PA66• Stable-to-lower pricing • Automotive + retail weakness persistsPET• Flat fundamentals and weak seasonal demand Final Word: Preparing for 20262025 ends with buyers holding meaningful leverage. Now is the time to: ✔ benchmark your resin pricing ✔ challenge non-market adjustments ✔ solidify 2026 contract strategy ✔ build data-backed negotiation plansResinSmart provides the transparency, benchmarking, and forecasting tools processors need to navigate volatile resin markets with confidence. Start your free trial: https://app.resinsmart.ai/free-trial Learn more: https://www.ResinSmart.ai