Price-Watch™ provides price assessments for Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) across top trading regions:
Asia Pacific
- Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) Natural Granules Ex-Delhi, India
- Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) Natural Granules FOB Shanghai, China
Europe
- Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) Natural Pellets FD Hamburg, Germany
Middle East & Africa
- Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) Natural Pellets Ex-Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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.
Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) Price Trend Q1 2026
The global Recycled Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (R-LLDPE) price trends in Q1 2026 have been showing a moderate increase of around 6–7% across major regions, supported by improving demand and slightly tightening supply conditions.
In the APAC region, countries such as India, China, and Indonesia have been recording steady to firm demand from packaging converters and recyclers, driven by growing sustainability initiatives and consistent downstream activity.
Collection and recycling rates have been remaining stable, although some fluctuations in feedstock availability have been observed. In North America, prices have been increasing moderately due to stronger demand for post-consumer recycled materials and improving recycling efficiency. Meanwhile, Europe has been experiencing balanced to slightly firm market conditions, supported by regulatory push toward circular plastics and steady consumption.
Additionally, geopolitical concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have been influencing logistics and energy costs, indirectly supporting pricing. Overall, the market has been remaining resilient, shaped by sustainability trends, supply dynamics, and external cost pressures.
India: R-LLDPE Domestically traded prices Ex- Delhi, India; Grade- Natural Pellets.
During Q1 2026, R-LLDPE price trend in India have been increasing by 9.1%, as demand from packaging, agriculture film, and consumer goods sectors has been continuously strengthening. Downstream converters have been continuously increasing procurement activity due to improved seasonal demand recovery and higher consumption in flexible packaging applications.
Virgin LLDPE prices have been gradually rising, which has been continuously improving the competitiveness of recycled material. Waste plastic collection has been remaining stable, while recycling operations have been continuously benefiting from better offtake conditions.
In March 2026, R-LLDPE prices in India have been sharply increasing by 31.3%, as strong restocking activity, tight availability of quality feedstock, and improved downstream demand have been continuously supporting strong upward market momentum.
Additionally, escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have further intensified price gains by raising concerns over supply disruptions and increasing feedstock and logistics costs, thereby reinforcing the bullish trend in the domestic market.
China: R-LLDPE Export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- Natural Pellets
During Q1 2026, R-LLDPE price trend in China have been increasing by 2.2%, as downstream demand from packaging and low-value plastic applications has been gradually improving. Recycling processors have been continuously benefiting from better export inquiries and improving regional demand conditions.
Feedstock scrap availability has been remaining sufficient, while competition from virgin LLDPE has been stabilizing, allowing better pricing recovery. Market sentiment has been continuously improving due to restocking activity in select downstream sectors.
In March 2026, R-LLDPE prices in China have been increasing by 7.7%, as stronger export demand, improved industrial activity, and tightening recycled material availability have been continuously supporting bullish pricing momentum, while rising geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have further strengthened the market outlook by increasing concerns over potential supply disruptions and elevated feedstock and freight costs.
Saudi Arabia: R-LLDPE Domestically traded prices Ex-Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Grade- Natural Pellets
During Q1 2026, R-LLDPE price trend in Saudi Arabia have been increasing marginally by 0.4%, as demand from packaging and recycling sectors has been gradually recovering. Post-consumer plastic collection has been remaining stable, ensuring steady raw material availability, while downstream consumption has been slowly improving.
Buyers have been continuously balancing procurement between virgin and recycled materials, which has been supporting mild price recovery. Feedstock costs have been remaining stable, while regional demand has been showing early signs of improvement. In March 2026, R-LLDPE prices in Saudi Arabia have been increasing by 4.9%, as improved industrial activity, moderate restocking demand, and slightly tighter availability of recycled materials have been continuously supporting upward price movement.
Additionally, emerging geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have further influenced market sentiment by raising concerns over potential disruptions in feedstock supply and rising energy costs, thereby contributing to the overall firm pricing trend.
Germany: Domestically Traded R-LLDPE price FD Hamburg, Germany; Grade- Natural Pellets
During Q1 2026, R-LLDPE price trend in Germany have been declining slightly by 1.3%, as demand from packaging and industrial recycling sectors has been remaining weak despite gradual economic stabilization. High energy and compliance costs have been continuously impacting recycling margins, limiting recovery in pricing.
Competition from virgin LLDPE imports has been continuously maintaining pressure on recycled material demand. Collection volumes have been remaining stable, but conversion demand has been only slowly improving.
According to Price-Watch™, in March 2026, R-LLDPE prices in Germany have been increasing by 5.2%, as restocking activity, mild improvement in industrial demand, and temporary tightening in supply have been continuously supporting short-term price recovery.



