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Like many other industries, the polyethylene market has its ups and downs. As costs to produce the versatile material go up, so goes the price for manufacturers and consumers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While many of these fluctuations are determined by random events, such as the weather or unexpected interruptions, the price of polyethylene follows certain market trends that predictably affect the supply chain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore the factors that can affect polyethylene prices and what it ultimately means for you as a consumer of polyethylene products like <\/span>polybags<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent Polyethylene Price Trends<\/span><\/h2>\n

Significant events may affect many polyethylene pricing factors at once, leading to upward or downward trends. Two recent examples are increased sustainability efforts and the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainability Efforts<\/span><\/h3>\n

The United States government is pushing consumers toward renewable resources, which has limited supply and added costs to purchasing materials like polyethylene. This effort has mostly caused polyethylene prices to rise, accommodating for added production costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, we have also seen sporadic price drops when suppliers are attempting to sell off a large inventory of the material or products made with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in a more sustainable polybag solution? Check out our <\/span><\/i>NuPlastiQ\u00ae plant-based technology<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Global Pandemic<\/span><\/h3>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand for single-use plastics and polyethylene products, as they provided a more sanitary option. As demand went up, supply went down as producers raced to fill orders and secure the materials they needed for their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This led to a significant increase in polyethylene prices for manufacturers and consumers, and we\u2019re still feeling some affects of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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