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Negotiate with confidence backed by trusted market intelligence

Gain a competitive edge in negotiations with suppliers and customers by leveraging data from Plastics Information Europe (PIE). For decades, PIE’s polymer prices have been recognised across the industry as independent and reliable benchmarks and are widely used in price adjustment clauses within supply contracts.

Our comprehensive market analyses, forecasts, and exclusive corporate coverage ensure you are always well-informed and strategically positioned – even in complex or volatile market conditions. PIE equips you with the clarity and insight needed to make sound decisions and negotiate from a position of strength.

 

Backed by more than 50 years of experience, PIE’s parent company, KI Group, is one of the most trusted sources of information in the European plastics industry. Our mission is to provide timely, accurate, and actionable market intelligence to support your business success.

Around 15,000 users regularly access our plastics pricing information – particularly procurement, sales, and analysis departments of leading companies.

 

Market information and plastics prices – reliable and up to date

Get daily industry news, company developments, and over 100 price series for polymers, precursors, and logistics.
Custom price analyses and visual market comparisons

Track price developments using interactive charts, personalised price profiles, and historical comparison periods.
Archival knowledge that matters

Access thousands of articles, price trends, and market reports – searchable via full-text filters and category selection.
Relevant alerts for rapid response

Receive email notifications for price changes, force majeure events, and market disruptions.
Aktuelles zu Märkten und Unternehmen
Bleiben Sie immer auf dem neuesten Stand mit unabhängigen Informationen zu Unternehmen, Märkten und Preisentwicklungen – direkt in der Applikation oder per E-Mail in Ihrem Postfach.
Preisdaten
Erhalten Sie aktuelle Kontrakt-, Energie- und Logistik-Preise. Das Portfolio für Vorprodukte, Kunststoffe und Verstärkungen umfasst über 100 Typen und Varianten.
Online-Archiv
Durchsuchen Sie - dank Volltextsuche oder Rubrikfilterung - die vollständige KI-Datenbank mit Artikeln, Marktinformationen und Preisen. Alte Berichte helfen, Preisentwicklungen besser zu verstehen und ermöglichen eine retrospektive Analyse.
Chart-Generator
Nutzen Sie den Chart-Generator, um Preisentwicklungen verschiedener Vorprodukte und Polymere in unterschiedlichen Zeitperioden zu vergleichen und zu analysieren. Dies ermöglicht ein tieferes Verständnis von Markttrends.
Meine Preise
Erstellen Sie persönliche Profile und behalten Sie Preisinformationen nach Ihren individuellen Bedürfnissen einfach im Blick.  
E-Mail-Alerts
Erhalten Sie personalisierte Benachrichtigungen per E-Mail bei Force-Majeure-Ereignissen, rapiden Preisänderungen und anderen wichtigen Markt- und Unternehmensnachrichten. So bleiben Sie stets informiert und können schnell auf entscheidende Entwicklungen reagieren.

PIE Online Portal

The PIE information system helps you grasp all key developments in the plastics industry at a glance, stay up to date, and make informed decisions with confidence.

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Market expertise, prices,
and industry news

Plastics Information Europe delivers up-to-date and reliable coverage of the plastics industry: raw material prices, market developments, companies, and products.
We work to determine and publish market prices for all key raw materials and maintain the industry’s largest contact network. In-depth research among processors, distributors, traders, and producers ensures highly market-relevant reporting.
You can find more details about our pricing methodology click here.

  • European market prices for standard and engineering plastics, virgin and recycled materials, PU, composites / GRP, and feedstocks – covering over 100 material types.
  • 6-month polymer price forecasts
  • Weekly spot prices
  • Detailed market analyses and outlooks, with expert background commentary
  • Regular price reports for North America and China

Frequently asked questions

What price types are included in a Plastics Information Europe subscription?
Standard Thermoplastics
LDPE film grades
LDPE injection moulding grades
LLDPE (C4) film grades
LLDPE (C4) injection moulding grades
LLDPE (C6) film grades
LLDPE (Octene C8) film grades
HDPE standard blow moulding grades
HDPE standard blown film grades
HDPE standard injection moulding grades
HDPE pipe grade 80
HDPE pipe grade 100
EVA vinyl acetate 18%
PP homopolymers – injection moulding grades
PP homopolymers – film grades
PP copolymers – injection moulding grades
PP copolymers – film grades
S-PVC base
S-PVC (U) dry blends / compounds
S-PVC (P) compounds
E-PVC pastes
PS general purpose (GPPS)
PS high impact (HIPS) – injection moulding
PS high impact (HIPS) – film / sheet
EPS for insulation – white
EPS for insulation – grey
EPS for packaging
PET for packaging

Engineering thermoplastics
ABS injection moulding natural
ABS extrusion natural
ABS coloured
PC clear
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 GF 30
PBT natural/black
PBT GF
POM natural
POM GF
PMMA clear
PP compounds TV 20 – light colours
PP compounds TV 20 – dark / black
PP compounds GF2 30

Petrochemical feedstocks / base chemicals
Ethylene (C2) contract
Propylene (C3) contract
Styrene (SM) contract
Paraxylene (PX) contract
Benzene contract
Butadiene contract
Polyurethanes
PU MDI polymeric
PU MDI pure
PU TDI
PU polyols – soft
PU polyols – rigid

Standard recyclates 
rLDPE film grades – natural
rLDPE film grades – translucent
rLDPE film grades – light mix
rLDPE film grades – dark
rLDPE extrusion grades – black
rLDPE injection moulding grades – black
rHDPE pipe grade >930 – black
rHDPE blow moulding grades – coloured
rHDPE injection moulding grades – black
rPP-H homopolymers – black
rPP-C copolymers – black
rHIPS – black
rPET – clear
rPET flakes – clear
rPET flakes – coloured

Composites/GRP
UP ortho resins (medium reactivity)

Engineering recyclates
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-C compounds – copolymers, TV

Reinforcements
GF chopped strand mats, ≥30
GF chopped strand mats, sheets/automotive <30
GF direct rovings, ≥2400 tex
GF assembled rovings (SMC), ≥2400 tex

Plastixx and comparative data
Plastixx (price index)
Plastixx ST (standard thermoplastics price index)
Plastixx TT (engineering thermoplastics price index)
A-Plastixx Construction (construction price index)
A-Plastixx E&E (electrical/electronics price index)
A-Plastixx PackFlex (flexible packaging price index)
A-Plastixx PackRigid (rigid packaging price index)
Plastixx Pack (IK) (packaging plastics price index)
Plastixx Composites (composites price index)
A-Plastixx AutoInterior (automotive interior price index)
A-Plastixx AutoNonInterior (automotive non-interior price index)
Exchange rate – US Dollar

Energy 
Electricity spot
Gas spot
Electricity contract – current month
Gas contract – current month
Gas contract – month +1
Gas contract – month +3
Electricity contract – month +1
Electricity contract – month +3
What does a Plastics Information Europe (PIE) subscription include?

Up-to-date market insights, pricing data, an online archive of all price data and reports, a chart generator, and the ability to personalise your newsletters and displayed pricing data. It also gives you access to over 50 years of industry knowledge, and much more.

Feel free to contact one of our experts for more information about a PIE subscription – or try it out for yourself.
How does Plastics Information Europe determine its prices?

PIE has a broad, industry-wide network of contacts, ensuring uniquely market-focused reporting. Our price information is based on extensive research conducted with processors, producers, compounders, recyclers, distributors, system providers, and traders.

Each month, we carry out a comprehensive online survey (available after registering via our PriceDesk). In addition, a fixed panel of business insiders – supplemented by a rotating group of industry contacts – is interviewed by phone about market trends, prices for virgin and recycled granulates, and price expectations click here.
How much does a subscription cost?

Annual subscription starts from: EUR 615.00 (plus VAT)
Are polymer spot prices included in a subscription?

Please note: Polymer spot prices are not included in the standard PIE subscription.
To access this data, a separate subscription to the PIE Spot Price Monitor is required.
Where does Plastics Information Europe source its pricing data?

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

Each month, a comprehensive online survey is conducted, supplemented by telephone interviews with a fixed panel of respondents and a rotating group of industry contacts. The focus is on market conditions, current prices, and price expectations.
How can I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your subscription by email at info@kiweb.de.
Alternatively, you can cancel it quickly and easily at any time via the subscription tab in “My Profile.”
Do I need to cancel my trial subscription?

Yes. If you wish to end the free trial period, you must cancel the subscription.
On how many devices can I use my subscriptions?

You can use your subscription on a personal device. Sharing your subscription with third parties is not permitted.