Price Watch™ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) across top trading regions:
| Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Regional Coverage | Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Grade and Country Coverage | Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pricing Data Coverage Explanation |
| Asia-Pacific Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pricing Analysis | Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe Grade (Chlorine Content 66.8–67.8%) FOB Prices at Shanghai Port, China | Weekly Price Update on Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe Grade Real-Time Export Prices from Shanghai Port, China to Global Markets |
| Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe Grade (Chlorine Content 66.8–67.8%) CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India. Importing from China | Weekly Price Update on Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe Grade Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, from China | |
| Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe Grade (Chlorine Content 67%) FOB Prices at Tokyo Port, Japan | Weekly Price Update on Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe Grade Real-Time Export Prices from Tokyo Port, Japan to Global Markets |
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Price Trend Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, the global CPVC resin industry displayed a robust trend due to increases in prices by about 1-9%, based on strong supply and demand fundamentals, alongside regional differences. The increase in prices is prompted by consistent raw material and energy costs, coupled with strong demand for applications in the construction and plumbing industries.
In significant markets, manufacturers recorded balanced plant utilization rates, which helped maintain a balanced supply and facilitated an improvement in prices. Buyers implemented their procurement plans to purchase products amidst a gradual rise in prices.
Moreover, in the last month of the quarter, geopolitical events involving conflict in the Middle East affected energy prices and production costs positively, reinforcing the positive price trend.
China: CPVC Export price from China; Grade – Pipe grade (Chlorine content 66.8-67.8%)
In Q1 2026, CPVC prices in China exhibited an upward trend with about 6.9% growth on a quarterly basis. The CPVC price trend in China has become increasingly positive because leading manufacturers in the region like Shandong Xiangsheng New Materials are running below full capacity, reducing the supply of CPVC in the market.
In China, CPVC prices in March 2026 recorded substantial growth of 12.9% due to constrained supplies and high costs, keeping the market bullish. Costs associated with importing ethylene have risen owing to the closure of major cracker and refinery facilities in South Korea.
YNCC has also announced force majeure related to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, causing delays in naphtha imports and creating tightness in ethylene supply within the region. Furthermore, in anticipation of a 13% VAT export rebate cut, companies have rushed shipments for export purposes, causing a rise in the FOB level.
Japan: CPVC Export price from Japan; Grade – Pipe grade (Chlorine content 67%)
CPVC prices in Japan in Q1 2026 have been witnessing a moderate upward trend, reflecting an increase of around 1.1% over the quarter. The CPVC price trend in Japan has been remaining firm as domestic ethylene availability has been tightening following production cuts announced by Mitsui Chemicals, which have been reducing feedstock supply. Pricing dynamics have been strengthening further as major resin producers such as Shin-Etsu Chemical have been reducing domestic PVC output, supporting firmer compound levels.
In March 2026, CPVC prices in Japan have been increasing by approximately 8.8%, driven by stronger cost support and tightening supply conditions amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have been elevating raw material risks. Additionally, Idemitsu Kosan has been highlighting potential closures, further intensifying supply concerns in the market.
India: CPVC import price in India from China; Grade – Pipe grade (Chlorine content 66.8-67.8%)
CPVC prices in India in Q1 2026 have been witnessing a strong upward trend, reflecting an increase of around 9.3% over the quarter. The CPVC price trend in India has been remaining firm as higher import offers from China and elevated upstream ethylene costs have been supporting market sentiment.
Supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East have been constraining feedstock availability, increasing production costs, and supporting higher export levels. Freight rates have also been rising amid shipping uncertainties, adding upward pressure on prices.
According to Price-Watch™, in March 2026, CPVC prices in India have been increasing by approximately 16.2%, driven by continued cost escalation and firm import dynamics amid ongoing Middle East disruptions. Import availability has remained steady, while buyers have been increasing procurement to secure material in a rising market environment.



