Resin Market Moves | The Slow Squeeze | Margin Erosion, Weak Demand & Year-End Destocking | 11/17/25

Fresh off a visit at the AMI Plastics Expo in Cleveland, we report a similar message that we've been reporting for the last several weeks: demand is soft, inventories are long, and attempted price increases don’t have fundamental support.In this Resin Market Moves episode, Michael Workman breaks down:Market HighlightsPolyethylene (PE): Huge October draw (–410M lbs) but still long YoY; producer increases unlikely.Polypropylene (PP): PGP hovering near 25¢/lb; no margin initiatives; inventories elevated.Polystyrene (PS): Down another 2¢; BD and BZ both falling.ABS / PC: Oversupplied, weak auto demand, and +10¢ attempts failing.PVC: Downward pressure continues; no increases for November.Nylon (PA66 & PA6): Stable-to-lower with weak retail and automotive pull.PET: Tariff lift fading; PX/PTA easing; fundamentals remain soft.Key TakeawayQ4 remains one of the most buyer-friendly windows in years. With weak demand, soft feedstocks, high inventories, and defensive producer tactics, buyers have real leverage heading into 2026.ResinSmart gives processors the benchmark data, feedstock models, and C-suite-ready visuals needed to negotiate from strength.Try ResinSmart free → https://www.ResinSmart.ai#ResinSmart #ResinMarketMoves #PlasticsMarket #Polyethylene #Polypropylene #PVC #PET #Nylon #ABS #Polycarbonate #ResinPrices #Procurement #Compounding #SupplyChain