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PRICE DATA VIA
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Get independent price information on polymers via data interface
Precise and reliable price information via API interface

What is the Price Delivery Solution?

The Price Delivery Solution (PDS) by PIE is an advanced, API-driven system that integrates current and reliable price developments for over 176 of the most important commercial polymer grades directly into your business intelligence system (eg SAP). PDS not only offers significant time savings, but also reduces the risk of human error that can occur during manual data processing. With customised price data on contract and spot prices for plastics and polymer feedstocks in Western European and Chinese markets, PDS enables you to make accurate decisions to drive your business forward. Enjoy the flexibility of seamless integration and the ability to customise pricing options to meet your individual needs.

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How PDS benefits you

The most important advantages of PDS – our API for plastics price data – at a glance:

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Updated API integration
Updated API integration Directly integrate our API-powered solution into your existing systems. No need for extra software or logins.
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Independent price information
Independent price information

Receive customised price data for contract and spot prices for plastics and feedstocks in both Western Europe and China – always up to date.

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Flexible delivery options
Flexible delivery options
Use the automatic data transfer via the API link and delivery by email so you always have the latest price updates to hand, even on the move.
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Time efficiency
Time efficiency Save valuable time by automating price procurement.
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Data security
Data security Your data is safe with us. Benefit from our top-notch security standards for data transmission.
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Customised enterprise solution
Customised enterprise solution Choose a pricing structure that fits your needs. Pay only for the number of price indices, users, and global locations you need.

Setting up PDS via API link

Setting up Price Delivery Solution with our API link is super easy!

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IP Check

You can easily determine your static IP address or IP range using the following link: IP-Check

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Setup
Tell us your IP address and we will set everything up for you.
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Finished
Price data for commercial plastic grades you select are automatically and securely transferred to your IP and can be adapted to your needs at any time.

Set up PDS via e-mail Pull

This is how easy it is to set up the Price Delivery Service via e-mail pull:

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Register e-mail
Enter the desired e-mail address to which your price updates should be sent.
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Setup
You will then receive an e-mail from our team with a special link.
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Finished
Click on the link or copy it into your browser and confirm. Shortly afterwards, you will receive your customized price updates in .xls, .json and/or .csv format directly in your e-mail inbox.
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Frequently asked questions

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Price Delivery Solution (PDS). From technical details to specific application options.

Which commercial plastic grades can be transferred using our API solution PDS?

Here is the complete overview of all available commercial grades that we offer with our product PDS, divided by contract price and spot price.

Who can benefit from PDS?

The Price Delivery Solution "PDS" is the perfect solution for companies with high purchasing volumes at multiple locations.

How does "PDS" work?

PDS includes two flexible integration options:

1. API link: Direct transfer of polymer price information into your exisitng business intelligence software.
2. E-mail delivery: Receive the latest price updates via email, ideal for on the go.

Is there an alternative for small companies? We do not offer an API-based solution for smaller businesses. Instead, we recommend the PIE subscription, which allows you to personalise user accounts and receive information on companies, markets and prices tailored to your needs.
Which file formats are supported? Our flexible API supports XLS, CSV and JSON formats to make integration as easy as possible for you.