Polymers Prices – Petrochemicals and Polymers Prices -ORLEN’s Bold €1 Billion Acquisition of GA Polyolefins Marks a Transformative Leap Toward Sustainable Growth and European Industry Leadership 20-10-2025
Full price table (13/10/2025 → 20/10/2025)
| ITEM | 13/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle grade PET chips domestic market | 5,680 yuan/ton | 5,630 yuan/ton | -50 |
| Chinese bottle-grade PET chips FOB export price | 760 $/ton | 740 $/ton | -20 |
| LDPE CFR Est China | 1,090 $/ton | 1,075 $/ton | -15 |
| PET Semidull — Fiber chips | 5,620 yuan/ton | 5,500 yuan/ton | -120 |
| PET Bright — Fiber chips | 5,650 yuan/ton | 5,530 yuan/ton | -120 |
| Pure Terephthalic Acid PTA domestic market | 4,455 yuan/ton | 4,335 yuan/ton | -120 |
| Pure Terephthalic Acid PTA FOB China | 590 $/ton | 580 $/ton | -10 |
| Monoethyleneglycol (MEG) South China | 4,300 yuan/ton | 4,250 yuan/ton | -50 |
| Monoethyleneglycol (MEG) CFR China | 495 $/ton | 482 $/ton | -13 |
| Paraxylene PX FOB Taiwan market | 775 $/ton | 760 $/ton | -15 |
| Paraxylene PX FOB South-Korea market | 776 $/ton | 761 $/ton | -15 |
| Paraxylene PX FOB EU market | 816 $/ton | 801 $/ton | -15 |
| Polyester filament POY 150D/48F domestic market | 6,550 yuan/ton | 6,400 yuan/ton | -150 |
| Recycled Polyester filament POY domestic market | 6,100 yuan/ton | 6,000 yuan/ton | -100 |
| Polyester filament DTY 150D/48F domestic market | 7,800 yuan/ton | 7,725 yuan/ton | -75 |
| Polyester filament FDY 68D/24F | 7,400 yuan/ton | 7,300 yuan/ton | -100 |
| Polyester filament FDY 150D/96F domestic market | 6,700 yuan/ton | 6,600 yuan/ton | -100 |
| Polyester staple fiber 1.4D 38mm domestic market | 6,425 yuan/ton | 6,375 yuan/ton | -50 |
| Caprolactam (CPL) domestic market | 8,300 yuan/ton | 8,225 yuan/ton | -75 |
| Caprolactam (CPL) CFR China | 1,250 $/ton | 1,250 $/ton | – |
| Nylon 6 chips — overseas market | China (CFR): USD 1,550/kg
USA: USD 2,800/kg Germany: USD 1,950/kg Brazil: USD 2,920/kg Japan: USD 2,750/kg |
North America$2.80/kg Europe$2.55/kg Northeast Asia$1.43/kg Southeast Asia$1.78/kg Middle East$1.65/kg |
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| Nylon 6 chips conventional spinning domestic market | 9,000 yuan/ton | 8,900 yuan/ton | -100 |
| Nylon 6 chips high speed spinning domestic market | 9,400 yuan/ton | 9,350 yuan/ton | -50 |
| Nylon 6.6 chips domestic market | 14,400 yuan/ton | 14,300 yuan/ton | -100 |
| Nylon6 Filament POY 86D/24F domestic market | 11,600 yuan/ton | 11,400 yuan/ton | -200 |
| Nylon6 Filament DTY 70D/24F domestic market | 13,800 yuan/ton | 13,600 yuan/ton | -200 |
| Nylon6 Filament FDY 70D/24F | 12,200 yuan/ton | 12,000 yuan/ton | – |
| Spandex 20D domestic market | 26,700 yuan/ton | 26,700 yuan/ton | – |
| Spandex 30D domestic market | 26,200 yuan/ton | 26,200 yuan/ton | – |
| Spandex 40D domestic market | 23,000 yuan/ton | 23,000 yuan/ton | – |
| Adipic Acid China domestic market | 7,100 yuan/ton | 7,030 yuan/ton | -70 |
| Adipic Acid Europe market | 1,940 $/ton | 1,940 $/ton | – |
| Benzene domestic market East China | 5,780 yuan/ton | 5,620 yuan/ton | -160 |
| Benzene CFR China | 710 $/ton | 692 $/ton | -18 |
| Ethylene South East market | 780 $/ton | 770 $/ton | -10 |
| Ethylene NWE market CIF | 721 $/ton | 691 $/ton | -30 |
| Acrylonitrile (ACN) domestic market | 7,950 yuan/ton | 7,925 yuan/ton | -25 |
| Acrylonitrile ACN Southeast Asia | 1,085 $/ton | 1,085 $/ton | – |
| Acrylic staple fiber (ASF) CFR China | 13,855 yuan/ton | 13,855 yuan/ton | – |
| VSF viscose staple fiber | 13,100 yuan/ton | 13,100 yuan/ton | – |
| PP Powder domestic market | 6,750 yuan/ton | 6,650 yuan/ton | -100 |
| Naphtha overseas market | 527 $/ton | 516 $/ton | -11 |
| Phenol domestic market (Jinan Dezheng / Yanshan Petrochemical, Shandong) | 6,550 yuan/ton | 6,583 yuan/ton | -33 |
| Recycled PET | 4,250 yuan/ton | 4,250 yuan/ton | – |
ORLEN Set to Acquire GA Polyolefins: €1 Billion Move to Strengthen Its Position in the Polyolefins Market
A Strategic Step in Europe’s Petrochemical Landscape
Polish petrochemical group ORLEN has submitted a €1.022 billion offer to acquire GA Polyolefins, a subsidiary of Grupa Azoty that operates the modern Polimery Police plant dedicated to producing propylene and polypropylene.
This strategic move is designed to consolidate ORLEN’s leadership in the polyolefins sector — a key materials category for packaging, construction, and automotive applications.
The Offer and Acquisition Terms
After several rounds of negotiations and pauses, ORLEN has now taken a decisive step: it aims to acquire 100 percent of GA Polyolefins’ shares, including all assets on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
The offer also includes financial support to restructure liabilities and outstanding credits and to buy out the stakes held by the other shareholders.
The current ownership structure of GA Polyolefins is as follows:
- Grupa Azoty Police:4 %
- Grupa Azoty:5 %
- ORLEN:3 %
- Hyundai Engineering:6 %
- Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Support Corporation:1 %
The deal is subject to several suspensive conditions, including completion of GA Polyolefins’ financial restructuring, the final closure of the EPC contract for Polimery Police, satisfactory due diligence, and obtaining all corporate and regulatory approvals required to complete the transaction.
Polimery Police: A Benchmark Plant for Polyolefins Production
Commissioned in 2023 after four years of construction and an investment of nearly €1.6 billion, the Polymers Police complex stands among Europe’s most advanced facilities for polyolefins production.
With an annual capacity of 429,000 tons of propylene and 437,000 tons of polypropylene, the site is a cornerstone of Poland’s industrial supply chain and energy transition.
The commercial brand Gryfilen, under which the polypropylene is marketed, is already well established across Europe. Through the acquisition, ORLEN will vertically integrate its production process, reduce dependency on external suppliers, and enhance efficiency across the entire polyolefins value chain.
Statements and Market Outlook
“We are carefully reviewing the terms of the offer. Once all necessary analyses and consultations are completed, we will inform the capital market about the next steps,”
said Andrzej Skolmowski, Chairman of the Board of Grupa Azoty.
This transaction aligns with ORLEN’s long-term ambition to become a leading player in the European chemical industry, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and industrial integration.
Polyolefins, due to their versatility and recyclability, represent a strategic segment in Europe’s transition toward a circular and competitive economy.
Economic and Strategic Analysis
Impact on the European Chemical Industry
The acquisition of GA Polyolefins will enable ORLEN to:
- Reinforce its internal value chain for oil-derived chemical products.
- Increase competitiveness across Central and Eastern Europe.
- Diversify revenues and reduce exposure to crude-oil price volatility.
- Expand production capacity for advanced polyolefins.
This move fits a wider European trend of consolidation within the chemical sector, where vertical integration delivers greater production efficiency, supply-chain resilience, and cost optimization.
Sustainability and Innovation: The Future of Polyolefins
Polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene are essential to modern manufacturing — yet their environmental impact has come under scrutiny.
With this acquisition, ORLEN aims to boost research into chemical recycling, low-emission production, and energy-efficient processes.
The Police complex could evolve into a European hub for circular-economy technologies, strengthening the company’s environmental credentials and attracting ESG-focused investors.
Conclusion: ORLEN Strengthens Europe’s Polyolefins Future
With the acquisition of GA Polyolefins, ORLEN enters a new phase of growth, consolidating its presence in the European polyolefins market.
The Polimery Police plant will serve as a strategic hub for innovation, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness.
In a global context where energy efficiency and emission reduction drive strategic priorities, this operation represents a decisive step toward a more integrated and sustainable future for Europe’s chemical industry.
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