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- Polystyrene prices are rising at the start of 2026, along with PVC and other engineering thermoplastics, driven by seasonal construction demand, inventory building, and higher feedstock costs, according to Frank Esposito of Material Insights.
- Esposito notes a pricing recovery for nylon, which had weakened due to automotive demand.
- This underscores ongoing price volatility for plastics markets as 2026 unfolds.
