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NEWS & EVENTS
Weekly Market Report and Raw Material Trends
April 21,2026
Date: April 21, 2026
Issued by: Vice General Manager, Shi-Yu Zheng
I. Global Macroeconomic and Energy Trends
Since April 2026, the global petrochemical supply chain has entered a period of extreme volatility due to escalating geopolitical tensions. Disruptions to logistics in the Strait of Hormuz have led to structural changes in upstream raw material prices.
| US$103+ Brent crude oil (barrel) | +32% PET resin (March single month) | +65% Naphtha (Annual Growth) |
II. Monitoring of the Price Index of Core Materials (PPI)
According to the latest data from the Federal Reserve (FRED) and leading international manufacturers, the demand for key chemicals needed for specialty label production has reached a record high:
- Adhesives and Sealants Index: The PPI for synthetic resins and rubber adhesives has surged to a historical high of 390.187, directly impacting the cost of VOID and high-viscosity specialty labels .
- Plastic Films and Substrates: International prices for olefins and heat-sensitive materials have increased by over 30%, further affected by upstream supply reductions.
- Supply Status: The market has implemented "cash pre-order" and "quota allocation" mechanisms, making supply stability a key procurement indicator.
III. Price Adjustment Comparison Table of Major Suppliers in the Industry
Supplier Name |
Announced Price Increase Range | Market Strategy and Remarks |
| Major adhesive manufacturers | 15% ~ 30% | Major domestic manufacturers are facing supply shortages, with raw materials requiring pre-ordering and queuing. |
| Major raw material manufacturers | 15% ~ 25% | Petrochemical raw material prices are skyrocketing, prompting CPC Corporation and Formosa Plastics to implement rationing. |
| International manufacturers | 5% ~ 15% 起 | This year's second price adjustment has resulted in a cost increase of over 50% for adhesives. |
| Other processing plants | 10% ~ 20% | This reflects the initial price increases from upstream raw material suppliers. |
Santa-SP |
3% ~ 7% |
The company is absorbing most of the price increases to prioritize long-term partners. |
IV. Authoritative Data Query Links (Transparent Reference)
- Adhesive PPI Index (FRED Official): https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/PCU3255203255204
- Global Crude Oil Real-Time Quotes: https://www.investing.com/commodities/brent-oil
- Polyethylene (PE) International Quotes: https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/polyethylene
- ICIS Authoritative Chemical Report: https://www.icis.com/explore/commodities/chemicals/polyethylene-terephthalate/
This report is for professional purchasing personnel only.
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