Scope: Global polystyrene (PS, including GPPS/HIPS and EPS/XPS) price and supply–demand situation heading into June 2026. Price levels & recent trend (late Q1–May 2026) - IMARC snapshot: May 2026 PS prices (likely GPPS) reported around: NE Asia ~USD 1.55/kg, Europe ~USD 1.71/kg, India ~USD 1.64/kg, all up vs late‑2025 levels, supported by higher styrene and energy costs and improving downstream demand. - ProcurementResource shows January 2026 PS prices at ~USD 1,132/MT in China and ~USD 1,217/MT in the USA, with Asian markets having been weak through much of 2025 but tightening into 2026 as st

Scope: Global polystyrene (PS, including GPPS/HIPS and EPS/XPS) price and supply–demand situation heading into June 2026. Price levels & recent trend (late Q1–May 2026) - IMARC snapshot: May 2026 PS prices (likely GPPS) reported around: NE Asia ~USD 1.55/kg, Europe ~USD 1.71/kg, India ~USD 1.64/kg, all up vs late‑2025 levels, supported by higher styrene and energy costs and improving downstream demand.

- ProcurementResource shows January 2026 PS prices at ~USD 1,132/MT in China and ~USD 1,217/MT in the USA, with Asian markets having been weak through much of 2025 but tightening into 2026 as styrene costs and demand recovered.

- Price‑Watch indicates Q1 2026 GPPS prices rose ~2.8% q/q at CIF Manzanillo (Mexico), ~3.5% q/q at CIF Santos (Brazil), and ~9.2% q/q FD Antwerp (Belgium), evidencing a firm upward trend across the Americas and Europe on stronger packaging and consumer goods demand and firmer costs.

- An IMARC trend note for early 2026 describes global PS prices as volatile but moving into a more stable, moderately bullish pattern versus late 2025 as supply recovered and demand improved, with pricing still tightly linked to styrene and energy costs.

What this means for buyers

Procurement teams should maintain flexible sourcing strategies for Polystyrene given the evolving market dynamics. Monitor supply-side developments, inventory trends, and demand signals from end-use sectors. Consider layered hedging against price volatility and diversify supplier exposure to manage risk.