Procurement Intelligence Study Report

LDPE Cost and Pricing Analysis This LDPE procurement intelligence report dives deep into the cost structure associated with LDPE production. The three main cost categories are: direct, indirect, and overhead costs. Direct costs encompass the core expenses like raw materials (including ethylene, a key component), labor, energy, equipment, packaging, and transportation. Fluctuations in these areas can significantly impact the overall cost picture. As a real-world example, Europe's LDPE market saw a price decline in Q3 2023 due to weak demand from downstream industries. Film-grade LDPE prices in the U.K. dropped to USD 1,342/MT by September. This slump stemmed from several factors: persistently low ethylene feedstock prices, reduced seasonal demand during summer holidays, and dampened consumer spending caused by rising interest rates, inflation, and a slowdown in the construction sector's infrastructure projects. Order your copy of the LDPE category procurement intelligence re...