ABS market summary // July 2026Updated monthly
European ABS prices fell sharply in July as weak demand, competition and lower imports accelerated the correction. Brent at $100/bbl has shifted near-term risks upward, but weak consumption and year-end destocking should restore downward pressure later.
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About the ABS report
The GC Intelligence Europe Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market prices and forecast report provides monthly price assessments and analysis. Prices are assessed in euros per metric tonne, delivered duty paid (DDP), from primary information gathered through direct contact with market participants. Each assessed grade is accompanied by a rolling 10-month price forecast, supported by analysis of the principal price drivers: feedstock costs (styrene, butadiene and acrylonitrile), demand, supply and plant availability.
Report contents
- Price assessments Extrusion, Natural, Specialty, White
- Price forecast Rolling 10-month forecast for every assessed grade
- Analysis and outlook Prices, forecast, demand and supply
- Key demand indicators The main consuming sectors
- Trade Monitor EU import and export volumes and prices by country