Episode 534
Risks shaping the plastic resin market in 2026 with RTi Global
McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast
February 6, 202616m 38s
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Show Notes
- Why 2026 feels fundamentally different from prior resin cycles
- How polyethylene supply discipline and inventory management are driving price behavior
- The growing disconnect between resin indices and real transaction pricing
- Nonmarket adjustments and why they create confusion—and risk—for buyers
- What resin buyers should actually be watching right now
Host: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services
Guest Expert: Michael Workman, Growth Director at ResinSmart by RTi Global
Guest Expert: Kevin Mekaru, Senior Business Unit Lead, Commodity Plastic Resin, RTi Global
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