PC market summary // September 2026Updated monthly
September prices adjusted down. October increase attempts failed, with lower benzene supporting rollovers. Higher energy lifts the forecast, with another increase attempt likely in November, while weak demand may not prompt the usual seasonal declines.
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About the PC report
The GC Intelligence Europe Polycarbonate (PC) 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 (bisphenol A, phenol and benzene), demand, supply and plant availability.
Report contents
- Price assessments Extrusion, General Purpose, Optical Media, PC/ABS
- 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