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Polyketone Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
South Korea remained the priciest polyketone market tracked here through the first half of the year 2026 (H1 2026), with Q2 closing at a value of USD 3,799/MT against Q1's USD 3,732/MT, up 1.8%. Steady engineering-plastics demand kept a floor under the market, and the firmer carbon monoxide and ethylene feedstock costs added their own pull. The global average moved from USD 3,574/MT to a value of USD 3,638/MT, a similar gain of just a 1.8% percent. For the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), a range of an amount of USD 3,600 to 3,900/MT looks likely worldwide, supported by dependable automotive-interior demand.
Polyketone is made by alternating copolymerization of carbon monoxide with ethylene, and in some grades propylene, using a palladium catalyst. Extrusion applications for fuel-barrier pipe pull a substantial share of demand, the polymer valued for the exceptional resistance it offers against fuel permeation. Injection molding for engineering-plastics parts and high-impact automotive interior components round out the remainder. Three things move the price: the carbon monoxide and ethylene feedstock costs, the automotive-sector demand tied to fuel-line and interior-component production, and the engineering-plastics demand across broader industrial applications.
Polyketone Price Forecast for 2026
The second half of 2026 (H2 2026) opened firm across every market tracked here. South Korea and Germany both saw the steady engineering-plastics demand support firmer pricing. The United States kept fuel-barrier pipe demand building, and China's large domestic production base kept it the most affordable of the four, even as the local demand firmed alongside everyone else.
A couple of factors bear watching. A carbon monoxide or ethylene feedstock cost spike, or a stronger than expected automotive-sector rebound, could actually push the prices past the top of the range. A slowdown in engineering-plastics or automotive-interior demand could pull the market below the floor instead.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 3,600 - 3,900 | Automotive and engineering-plastics demand support |
| China | 3,225 - 3,495 | Large production base keeps China most affordable |
| United States | 3,645 - 3,950 | Steady fuel-barrier pipe demand |
| South Korea | 3,755 - 4,070 | Established polyketone production commands premium |
| Germany | 3,825 - 4,145 | Steady engineering-plastics demand |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Polyketone Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 3,268/MT
- United States: USD 3,692/MT
- South Korea: USD 3,799/MT
- Germany: USD 3,873/MT
Polyketone Prices in China
China's polyketone producers passed through the firmer feedstock costs in the second quarter, and the domestic engineering-plastics demand held steady. The gain came to a value of 1.8%, from USD 3,209/MT to USD 3,268/MT.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q2 2026 in China?
The carbon monoxide and ethylene feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The domestic engineering-plastics demand held steady. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3,268/MT.
Polyketone Prices in the United States
US polyketone firmed by 1.8% to a value of USD 3,692/MT, with the fuel-barrier pipe demand staying steady through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q2 2026 in United States?
The fuel-barrier pipe demand stayed steady. The feedstock costs climbed some more. The quarter closed at USD 3,692/MT.
Polyketone Prices in South Korea
South Korea gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 3,799/MT, as the established polyketone production base kept demand firm through the period.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q2 2026 in South Korea?
The established production base kept demand firm. The feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3,799/MT.
Polyketone Prices in Germany
Germany climbed 1.8% to a value of USD 3,873/MT, with the engineering-plastics demand continuing to hold steady through the period.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The engineering-plastics demand held steady. The feedstock costs firmed alongside the region. The quarter closed at USD 3,873/MT.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyketone Prices Q1 2026:
- China: USD 3,209/MT
- United States: USD 3,627/MT
- South Korea: USD 3,732/MT
- Germany: USD 3,805/MT
Polyketone Prices in China
China gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 3,209/MT, as the engineering-plastics demand firmed up as the year opened.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q1 2026 in China?
The engineering-plastics demand firmed as the year opened. The feedstock costs edged higher. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3,209/MT.
Polyketone Prices in the United States
US polyketone rose 1.8% to a value of USD 3,627/MT, with the fuel-barrier pipe demand firming along with the new year.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q1 2026 in United States?
The fuel-barrier pipe demand firmed with the new year. The feedstock costs continued climbing steadily. The quarter closed at USD 3,627/MT.
Polyketone Prices in South Korea
South Korea gained 1.8% to a value of USD 3,732/MT, with the production base staying firm through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q1 2026 in South Korea?
The polyketone production base stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed modestly. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3,732/MT.
Polyketone Prices in Germany
Germany climbed 1.8%, reaching USD 3,805/MT, as the engineering-plastics demand built through the quarter.
Why did the price of Polyketone change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
The engineering-plastics demand built through the quarter. The feedstock costs firmed some more. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3,805/MT.
Quarterly Polyketone Price Trends
The global average climbed steadily across the window, from a value of USD 3,400/MT in the first quarter of 2025 to a value of USD 3,638/MT by the second quarter of 2026, a net gain of about 7.0%. Every single quarter posted a gain, the steady climb reflecting the firming carbon monoxide and ethylene feedstock costs and the dependable automotive and engineering-plastics demand across every market tracked here.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 3,638 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 3,574 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 3,511 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 3,472 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 3,434 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 3,400 | - | - Stable |
What was Polyketone Price in 2025?
2025 was a steadily firming year for polyketone across every market tracked here. The global average opened near a value of USD 3,400/MT in the first quarter and climbed in every quarter to close the fourth at USD 3,511/MT, a full year gain of 3.3%. Every region we track posted the same 3.3% gain, as firming feedstock costs and steady automotive and engineering-plastics demand moved the market in step.
Polyketone Prices in China in 2025
China opened 2025 at a value of USD 3,050/MT and closed the year at USD 3,151/MT, a 3.3% gain, the most affordable of the four markets throughout on its large domestic production base. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady domestic demand the main driver.
Polyketone Prices in the United States in 2025
The United States opened 2025 at USD 3,450/MT and closed at a value of USD 3,563/MT, a 3.3% gain. The fuel-barrier pipe demand stayed consistently steady throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady downstream demand the main driver.
Polyketone Prices in South Korea in 2025
South Korea opened 2025 at a value of USD 3,550/MT and closed at USD 3,666/MT, a 3.3% gain, the highest absolute price throughout the four markets. The established production base kept demand firm throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady production-linked demand the main driver.
Polyketone Prices in Germany in 2025
Germany opened 2025 at USD 3,620/MT and closed at a value of USD 3,738/MT, a 3.3% gain. The engineering-plastics demand kept building through the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady engineering-plastics demand the main driver.
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Extrusion applications for fuel-barrier pipe pull a substantial share of demand, the polymer valued for its exceptional resistance to fuel permeation. Injection molding for engineering-plastics parts and high-impact automotive interior components make up the rest of the demand.
Q2 2026 averages: a value of USD 3,268/MT in China, USD 3,692/MT in the United States, USD 3,799/MT in South Korea, and USD 3,873/MT in Germany. Established engineering-plastics demand makes Germany the priciest of the four.
Steadily higher. The global average rose from USD 3,511/MT in Q4 2025 to a value of USD 3,574/MT in Q1 2026, and then to USD 3,638/MT in Q2, a 3.6% gain across the half, on the firming feedstock costs and steady automotive and engineering-plastics demand.
The carbon monoxide and ethylene feedstock costs firmed across every region, while the automotive and engineering-plastics demand held steady to strong across every market tracked.
Figure on a range of USD 3,600 to 3,900/MT globally for the rest of the year. The dependable automotive-interior and engineering-plastics demand support the move.
Germany carries the firmest premium on the established engineering-plastics demand, South Korea and the United States sit in a steadier middle tier, and China stays the most affordable on its large domestic production base.
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The carbon monoxide and ethylene feedstock costs are the main lever, the automotive-sector demand close behind, and then the engineering-plastics demand.
China holds the largest domestic production base, while South Korea, the United States, and Germany host the established producers serving their own regional automotive and engineering-plastics industries.
Lean on the quarterly trends and forecasts to time the automotive and engineering-plastics-linked purchasing around feedstock cost cycles. Tracking the fuel-line and automotive-interior production trends can help buyers anticipate demand shifts before they show up in the spot prices.
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