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Access to the leading online price and industry information portal for the plastics industry!

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PIE - Plastics Information Europe: Your personalised information system

Operating and negotiating with a knowledge advantage

PIE - Plastics Information Europe strengthens your position in business negotiations with customers and suppliers: Our polymer price indices are recognised as independent market reports throughout the industry and are embedded in countless supplier contracts.

With in-depth market analyses and market outlooks, combined with exclusive company reporting you are always well prepared for negotiations and decision-making while gaining confidence and transparency even in a complex business world.

As one of the most successful information partners for the European plastics industry we have been supplying reliable business news for many decades now. We can provide you with timely up-to-date, accurate, and independent market information at the right time to support your business decisions and optimise your success.

More than 15,000 users currently benefit from our plastics price information - no other provider in Europe has gained the trust of so many companies!

One service - myriad possibilities

PIE subscription features

The PIE Web portal gives you a decisive information advantage every day. Find the latest polymer prices, market reports, company news, industry trends and more.

The PIE subscription includes:

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Market and company news
Market and company news

Get independent insights into companies, markets, and polymer price developments - directly in your PIE account or via email.

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Price data
Price data

Get the latest contract, energy and logistics price data. Our portfolio for feedstocks, polymer types and reinforcements comprises over 100 commercial grades. Use our information on price developments and historical data for well-founded market analyses.

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Online archive
Online archive

Search through the extensive PIE database for articles, market information and price data thanks to full-text search or category filtering. Make use of old reports to better understand price developments and enable a retrospective analysis.

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Chart Generator
Chart Generator

Use the chart generator to compare and analyze price developments of various primary products and polymers in different time periods. This enables a deeper understanding of market trends.

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My prices
My prices

Create personal profiles and easily keep track of price information according to your individual needs.

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Instant Email Alerts
Instant Email Alerts

Get notifications on force majeure events, rapid price changes, and other critical market and company news. Stay fully informed at all times, enabling you to respond quickly to important developments and make informed decisions.

Everything at a glance

The PIE information system

At www.pieweb.com, you can find everything you need: the latest industry news, polymer price data, a chart generator and further information from the plastics industry. The system allows you to refine industry news and price information in a number of ways, including by topics, markets, raw materials, or key players. The chart generator allows you to compare different polymer prices from different time periods. PIE's comprehensive information system keeps you informed and up to date on the latest plastics industry developments, thus allowing you to always make the best decisions.

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Stay ahead of the curve with the PIE subscription. Receive exclusive, daily updates on market trends, analyses and insights. Rely on independent, expert reporting that is concise and time-saving. Customizable your content and benefit from personal support to make informed decisions.

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Market know-how, polymer prices & industry news

Benefit from the professional expertise of our highly qualified and experienced editorial team, which prioritises the news and provides you with independent and objective market information: from raw material prices to, markets, companies and products.
PIE researches and reports the market price of all important polymers, drawing on one of the largest networks in the industry. Prices are based on information gathered from converters, distributors, traders and producers, assuring a high degree of quality and reliability. For more information on our polymer price research click here

  • European market reports for standard and engineering thermoplastics, polyurethanes, recyclates, composites/GRP and feedstocks – more than 100 grades of polymers covered
  • Time series, price indices and individual reports with e-mail alerts
  • Detailed analyses and predictions based on thoroughly researched background information
  • Wide range of comparative and analytical tools (individual reports, e-mail alerts, chart generator)
  • Regular price reports for the North American and Chinese markets

Frequently asked questions

What's included in the PIE subscription?

The PIE subscription includes: up-to-date market information, price data, an extensive online archive of all price data and reports, a chart generator, the option to personalies your newsletters and the price data you receive, decades of plastics industry expertise, and much more. Want to know more? Contact one of our experts for more information about the PIE subscription or try it out for yourself.

What is the methodology for determining prices? PIE has a large, industry-wide network of contacts, which ensures uniquely market-focused coverage. The price information is based on research that has been done with processors, producers, compounders, recyclers, distributors, system houses and dealers. A broadly based online survey (after registration to PriceDesk) is carried out each month. Also, a fixed panel of business insiders, supplemented by a changing group of industry contacts, are interviewed in detail by phone about the market situation, prices for granules (primary/secondary material) and price expectations. For more information click here.
What does the PIE subscription cost? The subscription costs EUR 615.00 plus VAT for 12 months.
Are Polymer spot prices included in the PIE subscription? Spot prices are not included in the PIE subscription. If you are interested in our spot prices, you must subscribe to our product PIE Spot Price Monitor.
Where does the Polymerprice information come from?

PIE has the largest network of contacts in the industry, ensuring uniquely market-oriented reporting. The price information is based on research with processors, distributors, retailers and producers.

A broad-based online survey is conducted every month and a fixed panel of contacts plus a changing group of contacts are asked about the market situation, prices and price expectations in detailed telephone interviews.

How can I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your subscription by calling our customer service team on +49 (0) 6172 96060 or by sending an email to info@pieweb.com. Alternatively, you can cancel your subscription quickly and easily at any time via the subscription tab in "My profile" in your account or by using the cancellation form on the website after clicking on "Cancel subscription".

Do I also need to cancel my trial period? If you like to quit the free trial, you need to cancel the subscription.
How many devices can I use my subscriptions on?

Your subscription is for individual use only. It cannot be shared with multiple users.

Which Polymers, Feedstocks and Indices are included in the PIE subscription?
Standard Thermoplastics
LDPE film
LDPE injection moulding
LLDPE (C4) film
LLDPE (C4) injection moulding
LLDPE (C6) film
LLDPE (Octene C8) film
HDPE blow moulding
HDPE blown film
HDPE injection moulding
HDPE pipe 80
HDPE pipe 100
EVA vinyl acetate up to 18%
PP homopolymer, injection
PP homopolymer, film
PP copolymer, injection
PP copolymer, film
S-PVC base
S-PVC (U) dry blends / compounds
S-PVC (P) compounds
E-PVC pastes
GPPS
HIPS injection moulding
HIPS film/sheet
EPS insulation white
EPS insulation grey
EPS packaging
PET packaging
 
Engineering Thermoplastics
ABS injection moulding natural
ABS extrusion natural
ABS coloured
PC transparent
PC GF
PC/ABS blends
PA 6 natural
PA 6 black
PA 6 GF
PA 6.6 natural
PA 6.6 GF
PA automotive natural/black, up to 30% GF
PBT natural/black
PBT GF
POM natural
POM GF
PMMA transparent
PP compounds talc. filled 20, light colours
PP compounds talc. filled 20, dark/black
PP compounds GF2 30
 
Feedstocks/Aromatics
Ethylene (C2) contract
Propylene (C3) contract
Styrene (SM) contract
Paraxylene (PX) contract
Benzene contract
Butadiene contract
 
Polyurethanes
PU MDI polymeric (isocyanate)
PU MDI pure (isocyanate)
PU TDI (isocyanate)
PU polyols flexible
PU polyols rigid
 
Standard Recyclate
rLDPE film natural
rLDPE film translucent
rLDPE film coloured
rLDPE film dark
rLDPE extrusion black
rLDPE inj. moulding grade black
rHDPE Pipe above 930 black
rHDPE blow moulding coloured
rHDPE inj. moulding grade black
rPP homopolymer black
rPP copolymer black
rHIPS black
rPET clear
rPET flakes clear
rPET flakes coloured
 
Composites/GRP
UP ortho resins (medium reactive)
 
Engineering Recyclate
rABS industrial grades black
rPA 6 natural
rPA 6 black
rPA 6 GF natural
rPA 6 GF black
rPA 6.6 natural
rPA 6.6 black
rPA 6.6 GF natural
rPA 6.6 GF black
rPOM natural
rPOM black
rPC natural
rPC black
rPC GF
rPC/ABS blends
rPP copolymer compounds, talc. filled
 
Reinforcements
Reinforcements GF chopped strand mats, greater-than-or-equal 30
Reinforcements GF chopped strand mats, sheet/automotive, below 30
Reinforcements GF direct roving, greater-than-or-equal 2400 tex
Reinforcements GF assembled roving (SMC), ≥2400 tex
 
Plastixx and comparative data
Plastixx (polymer price index)
Plastixx ST (price index standard thermoplastics)
Plastixx TT (price index engineering thermoplastics)
A-Plastixx B+C (price index thermoplastics for construction)
A-Plastixx E&E (price index thermoplastics for E&E applications)
A-Plastixx PackFlex (price index thermoplastics flexible packaging)
A-Plastixx PackRigid (price index thermoplastics for ridgid packaging)
Plastixx Pack (IK) (price index thermoplastics for packaging)
Plastixx Composites (price index composites)
A-Plastixx AutoInterior (price index thermoplastics automotive interior)
A-Plastixx AutoNonInterior (price index thermoplastics autom. non-interior)
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