CommoPlast

Another Malaysian producer slashed January PE offers to local market

Another Malaysian producer slashed January PE offers to local market



Malaysian customers reported having received fresh PE offers from another major local producer with sharp reductions, following the dwindling trading sentiment across the region.

The maker’s latest price list and month-on-month changes are shown in the following table: 

Material

Price List                 2 Jan. 22

USD     Equivalent

Monthly Changes

USD Equivalent

Term

Combined and Reported by CommoPlast

LLDPE Film

RM6,125

$1,469

-MYR 315

-$76

FD Malaysia

LLDPE Roto

RM6,225

$1,493

-MYR 316

-$76

FD Malaysia

HDPE Film 

RM5,429

$1,302

-MYR 340

-$82

FD Malaysia

HDPE Blow

RM5,529

$1,326

-MYR 341

-$82

FD Malaysia

Exchange Rate: USD1 = MYR 4.17

 

Demand in Malaysia remains soft at the moment as manufacturers refrain from making large purchases ahead of the long Lunar New Year holiday ahead. However, market participants are optimistic that trading sentiment would improve by the second half of February as preparation for Ramadan takes place. 


Country
Malaysia