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European PE & PP Market Webinar: Key Drivers Shaping European Prices and Market Structure

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Thursday 12 November at 15:00 GMT

European polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) markets have experienced exceptional price volatility throughout 2026, driven by a convergence of geopolitical, regulatory and structural pressures that have fundamentally altered market dynamics across the region.

Key developments shaping the market this year include ongoing conflict in the Middle East, significant rationalisation and consolidation within the European petrochemicals industry, heightened merger and acquisition activity, changes to EU anti-dumping duties affecting trade with the United States, continued global capacity additions, and persistently subdued demand growth in Europe.

Many of these factors are expected to exert a lasting influence on market fundamentals, trade patterns, and pricing dynamics well into 2027.

This European focused PE and PP market webinar brings together Argus polymer experts to examine these developments in depth and explain what they mean for producers, traders, converters, and end users across the value chain.

What we'll cover

2026 Price Trends
European PE and PP price movements and the key market developments of 2026.
Argus Price Methodology
How Argus assesses European PE and PP prices and what makes this approach distinctive.
European Supply Composition
How the mix of European PE and PP supply sources has changed in 2026.
Global Capacity Impact
What continued global capacity expansion means for European polymer market dynamics.
Trade Flow Realignment
How evolving global PE and PP trade flows are reshaping Europe's competitive position.
2027 Price and Profitability Outlook
Key factors expected to influence PE and PP prices and producer margins into 2027.

Why register

  • Expert market analysis
    Hear directly from Argus editors and analysts covering European PE and PP markets every day.
  • Trade flow and pricing clarity
    Get structured analysis of how geopolitical events, capacity growth and policy changes are altering European polymer prices and supply flows.
  • Forward-looking outlook
    Get structured analysis of factors shaping PE and PP prices and margins into 2027.
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Speakers

James Elliott
VP Business Development, Argus Media

James Elliott is VP, Business Development, Chemicals at Argus Media. His responsibilities in this role include representing Argus in the chemical industry, providing customers with insight on chemical markets as well as wider strategic issues, aiding clients in indexing on Argus chemical prices, and helping Argus develop chemical market reporting services in new markets. James worked with the global team at Argus to develop the polyurethanes services ‘Argus Isocyanates’, ‘Argus Propylene Oxide and Derivatives’ and 'Argus Ethylene Oxide and Derivatives'. Before joining Argus in August 2021, James covered various chemical markets across the inorganics, aromatics and polyurethane value chains at IHS Markit. He holds a Master of Chemistry degree from University College London.

Sam Hashmi
Editor, Polymers, Argus Media

Alex Sands
Senior Editor, European Petrochemicals, Argus Media

Alex joined Argus’ petrochemicals team in 2014. He has responsibility for the London-based editorial team covering the chemicals chain from olefins and aromatics to polymers and other derivatives. He also writes the European section of the Argus Propylene and Derivatives service. Before this, Alex wrote for the Argus European Electricity service, leading an expansion into developing central and east European markets. He graduated from the University of Nottingham with a degree in physics.

Terry Glass
Vice President, Polymers, Argus Media

Terry has over 40 years’ experience relating to the plastics industry, working with converters, brand owners, and resin producers. He is currently supporting polymer related growth initiatives, including domestic and export markets, recycling and sustainability initiatives. Before joining Argus, Terry worked at Dow Chemical, Braskem, and Sasol. He holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Houston and 26 patents across a variety of market applications.

FAQs

The webinar covers European polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) price trends throughout 2026, including the impact of geopolitical developments, supply chain shifts, EU anti-dumping policy changes, and global capacity additions. Speakers will also discuss the outlook for prices and profitability into 2027.

European PE and PP prices have been shaped by a combination of factors in 2026, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East, significant rationalisation within the European petrochemicals industry, changes to EU anti-dumping duties, sustained global capacity additions, and persistently weak demand growth across the region.

Argus uses a transparent, methodology-driven approach to price assessment that reflects actual transacted prices in the European market. The webinar will specifically examine Argus' differentiated methodology for PE and PP and explain what distinguishes it from other assessment approaches.

Producers, converters, distributors, traders, brand owners, and market participants seeking to better understand the forces driving European PE and PP prices, supply dynamics, and trade flows in an increasingly global market.

Registrants who cannot attend live will receive a link to the webinar recording by email following the event. On-demand access is typically available within 24–48 hours.

The webinar is free to attend. Registration is required to secure a place and to receive the joining link and any post-webinar materials.

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