Why are PVC Prices so high?
23-10-2025 - PVC prices decreased by 5.2% over the last month, from 4837.0 CNY/t on 22nd September to 4588.0 CNY/t on 22nd October. The month saw a high of 4837.0 CNY/t on 22nd September and a low of 4543.0 CNY/t on 16th October.
Our one month forecast for PVC raw material is 4540.0 CNY/t, down by 50.0 CNY/t or -1.1% from the latest price. Our analysis suggests a balanced market risk around this forecast.
Our current forecast shows that Demand data has the most significant impact, lowering the price forecast by -60.0 CNY per tonne. Specifically, the Global Economy family within Demand has the largest negative impact. However, there is disagreement among the data types, as Flows data suggests upward price pressure, with a positive impact of 25.0 CNY per tonne. On the other hand, Demand, Supply, and Technical data types collectively indicate the opposite trend, with all showing a downward price impact.
Our one month forecast for PVC raw material is 4540.0 CNY/t, down by 50.0 CNY/t or -1.1% from the latest price. Our analysis suggests a balanced market risk around this forecast.
Our current forecast shows that Demand data has the most significant impact, lowering the price forecast by -60.0 CNY per tonne. Specifically, the Global Economy family within Demand has the largest negative impact. However, there is disagreement among the data types, as Flows data suggests upward price pressure, with a positive impact of 25.0 CNY per tonne. On the other hand, Demand, Supply, and Technical data types collectively indicate the opposite trend, with all showing a downward price impact.
What is the current / spot price of PVC?
PVC Price Today
October 23, 2025
Current Price
6944
€/t
What is the forecast for the price of PVC?
PVC Price Forecast
October 23, 2025
1 Month Forecast
4540
€/t
1 Year Forecast
5615
€/t
What are the short-term drivers of PVC prices?
What are the long-term drivers of PVC prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Chemicals imports to United Kingdom - China 300 Index Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Chemicals exports from Ireland - Chemicals exports from France - Short term price trends
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bullish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Short term price trends - Movements in the Euro - The shape of the futures curve - Dalian PVC Stocks Br(None)
Will the price of PVC go up?
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