Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Price Trend Q3 2025
In Q3 2025, the global TPE price trend has been predominantly showing a downward trajectory across key markets, as demand from industries such as automotive, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing has been remaining weaker than expected. The TPE price trend has been being driven by reduced procurement activity and a general economic slowdown, which has been leading to excess supply in several regions. Despite stable production levels, the TPE price trend has been continuing to fall as demand has not been picking up in line with market expectations. The TPE price trend has been being particularly significant in Taiwan and Vietnam, where the decline has been being sharper, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the global manufacturing and supply chains.
Taiwan
TPE Export prices FOB Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Grade – Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (Styrene Content: 27.5-34).
In Taiwan, TPE export prices have decreased by 8.4% in Q3 2025. The TPE price trend in Taiwan has been being largely driven by weak demand from sectors such as automotive and consumer goods. The TPE price trend has been showing a significant decline as procurement activity has been remaining lower than expected, causing excess supply to build up in the market. Despite relatively steady production, the TPE price trend has been continuing to fall as market conditions have been remaining subdued, and demand has not been picking up.
In September 2025, prices for TPE with styrene content 27.5-34 in Taiwan have remained largely stable, increasing slightly by 0.1%. The Taiwanese market has been experiencing modest demand from automotive, consumer goods, and industrial sectors, which has been supporting steady pricing. Feedstock costs, particularly styrene and butadiene, have been remaining balanced, preventing any significant production cost fluctuations.
China
TPE Export prices FOB Shanghai, China, Grade – Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (Styrene Content: 30-34).
According to PriceWatch, in China, TPE export prices have been seeing a more moderate decrease of 2.8% in Q3 2025. The TPE price trend in China has been being influenced by weaker demand from key industries, including automotive and electronics, which have been experiencing slower-than-expected procurement. The TPE price trend has been declining due to global economic uncertainty and reduced consumer spending, which has been leading to lower purchasing activity. Despite stable supply, the TPE price trend in China has been continuing downward as industries have not been ramping up production as expected.
The TPE price trend in China has been reflecting the broader market conditions, where sluggish demand has been preventing a price recovery, despite stable production. However, in September 2025, TPE prices in China with styrene content 30-34 have increased by 0.6%, supported by steady demand from the automotive and consumer goods sectors. Chinese suppliers have been benefiting from moderate upstream styrene and butadiene prices, which have been keeping production costs stable. Domestic inventories have been remaining balanced, allowing exporters to maintain consistent shipments to regional markets including India and Vietnam.
India
TPE Domestically Traded prices Ex-Mumbai, India, Grade – Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (Styrene Content: 30-34).
According to PriceWatch, in India, TPE domestically traded prices have been decreasing by -5.5% in Q3 2025. The TPE price trend in India has been being driven by a slowdown in demand from local manufacturing sectors, particularly automotive and packaging, which have not been recovering as quickly as anticipated. The TPE price trend has been showing a consistent decline as industrial activity has been remaining slower than expected, reducing procurement volumes. The TPE price trend in India has been reflecting the global market slowdown, as demand has not been picking up in line with expectations.
Despite relatively stable supply, the TPE price trend in India has been continuing its downward movement, driven by the overall economic uncertainty and low procurement levels. In September 2025, TPE prices in India with styrene content 30-34 have declined by 1.4% due to subdued domestic demand from automotive and consumer sectors, combined with inventory overhang from previous shipments. Feedstock prices for styrene and butadiene have been remaining steady, but buyers have been negotiating lower prices amid a cautious market sentiment.
Vietnam
TPE Imported prices CIF Haiphong, Vietnam from China, Grade – Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (Styrene Content: 30-34).
In Vietnam, TPE imported prices have been falling by -2.7% in Q3 2025. The TPE price trend in Vietnam has been reflecting global economic pressures and weak demand in key sectors such as packaging and automotive. The TPE price trend has been showing a downward shift as procurement has been remaining subdued, and industrial activity has been being slower than expected. The TPE price trend in Vietnam has also been being influenced by oversupply in the market, as supply levels have not been matching the lower demand.
Despite stable production, the TPE price trend has been continuing to decline, with prices having reflected a market under pressure from reduced procurement and cautious consumer behaviour. In September 2025, TPE prices in Vietnam have increased by 0.6%, underpinned by stable regional demand from automotive and consumer sectors. Chinese FOB prices have been remaining firm, supporting the upward movement in CIF pricing.



