Europe plasticizers spot prices at 13-month high, no sign of year-end
LONDON (ICIS)–As sources embark on December talks for European plasticizers, spot prices have reached 13-month highs and there is no sign of the traditional year-end slowdown. – Limited supply and good demand – Consumers build stock The supply/demand balanced has pushed prices higher and spot numbers reached levels last seen in October 2025.
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In the plasticizer market, the DOTP business wrapped up mainly at stable prices in March while rollovers to increases passed on DINP and DIDP deals. The overall price ranges for the second half of March were quoted at 2000-2150/ton for DINP and DIDP and at 1990-2100/ton for DOTP FD, 60 days.
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In the plasticizer market, DINP and DIDP prices continued to see mixed pricing policies in the second half of the month while the DOTP business was wrapped up mainly with rollovers to reductions. The overall price ranges for the second half of February were quoted at 2000-2150/ton for DINP and DIDP and at 1950-2100/ton for DOTP FD, 60 days.
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