Platts to launch new CIF ARA PVC spot price assessment

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will launch a new weekly spot price assessment for suspension polyvinyl chloride on a cost, insurance and freight, CIF, Antwerp-Rotterdam-Amsterdam basis, effective Jan. 28, 2026.

The launch will reflect the European market's changing trade flows and position as a net importer of PVC, as well as the increase in activity conducted on a CIF ARA basis.

The assessment will have the following specifications:

The decision follows a proposal note published Dec. 3, available here.

The assessment will take into consideration price information gathered up to the close of the assessment process at 4.30 pm London time, including firm bids and offers, trades and indicative values, as well as any other data deemed relevant to the assessment process.

The weekly assessment will be published on Wednesday, alongside existing European PVC assessments, and will be included in the existing weekly European and Turkish PVC commentary and rationale.

The assessment will appear in Polymerscan and on Platts Connect.

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