Recycled polymer markets are becoming increasingly complex. Shifting policy frameworks, volatile feedstock dynamics and competitive pressures mean that reliable forward-looking insight is essential for planning and procurement decisions.
The Argus Recycled Polymers Outlook is a global monthly service delivering rolling 24-month forecasts for rPET and rPolyolefins (rPP, rHDPE, rLL/LDPE), with coverage across Europe, North America and Northeast and Southeast Asia. Presented in a visual, commercially focused format, the Outlook combines forecast price tables, trend charts and concise commentary, allowing decision-makers to absorb key information quickly.
Whether you are preparing budgets, evaluating supplier strategies or responding to sustainability targets, the Outlook supports confident planning in a fragmented market.
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Key Features
Rolling Price Forecasts
24-month forecasts for global rPET and rPolyolefins
Historical Price Context
12-month historical dataset with clear charts and succinct commentary
Regional Market Coverage
Regional insight for north-west Europe, North America, China and south-east Asia
Legislation Summaries
Legislation factsheets updated monthly with interpretations of in-place and upcoming regulations
Virgin–Recycled Spreads
Virgin polymer interaction analysis showing spreads between virgin and recycled prices
Chemical Recycling Outlook
Forecasts of chemical recycling capacity assessed for technical and economic viability
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If you need real-time pricing and market context alongside your forward view, Argus Recycled Polymers is the ideal complement to the Outlook.
This bi-weekly service provides:
• Spot price assessments for rPET, recycled polyethylene and recycled polypropylene
• Regional coverage for Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America
• Virgin polymer price indicators for margin visibility
• Feedstock insight, including plastic waste and alternative petrochemical feedstocks
• Real-time industry news and analysis from Argus’ global editorial team
• Transparent methodology developed in partnership with the market
Together, these services give you a complete view of recycled polymer markets, from current prices to mid-term forecasts.
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Meet the Experts
Anna Fittock,
Analyst, Chemicals
Anna is an analyst in the London office focusing on olefins and co-products modelling. Her experience includes working at Ovation Data where she managed and analyzed seismic data and deliverables on behalf of a global geophysical company. She holds a BA in geography with international study from the University of Manchester.
Elizabeth Zhang
Analyst, Polymers
Elizabeth is an analyst in the Shanghai office, focusing on the polymer market. Her experience includes working at Ernst & Young as a business consultant, focusing on commercial bank markets. Elizabeth holds a BA in business economics, and a master’s in quantitative economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Terry Glass,
VP, Polymers
Terry is responsible for the expansion of Polymer Report services in strategic regions. He has over 40 years’ experience relating to the plastics industry, working with converters, brand owners, and resin producers. Before joining Argus, Terry worked at Dow Chemical, Braskem, and Sasol. He holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Houston and 26 patents across a variety of market applications.
Will Collins,
Global Editor, Recycled Polymers
Will is the global editor and r-polyolefins specialist responsible for the Argus Recycled Polymers service’ He works with a global team of sector-specific reporters in London, Houston and Singapore. Will has worked with Argus for over 12 years including six years covering the European and Turkish virgin polymers industry.
Chloe Kinner
Editor, Recycled Polymers
Chloe is an Editor of Argus Recycled Polymers and the PET value chain. Chloe focuses predominantly on the European market, looking at market dynamics for recycled polymers across the value chain. She has supported the launch and development of the Argus Recycled Polymers report, which includes weekly pricing, news and analysis of rPET, rPE, rPP, chemical recycling and biobased feedstocks.
About Argus
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.
Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.
Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
