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Additionally, <strong>changes in exchange rates<\/strong> and <strong>fluctuations in commodity prices<\/strong> can also impact the prices of tonnes of plastic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Taxes and customs duties<\/strong> can also have a significant impact. Finally, <strong>location<\/strong> can also play a role in determining prices. Prices may vary depending on the region where the buyer or seller is located, depending on local availability of the material.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of plastic is an important factor in determining the price of tons of plastic, as some types are more expensive than others. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is generally more expensive than <a href=\"https:\/\/capeco-recycling.com\/en\/how-to-recycle-polyethylene-pe\/\">PE<\/a> (polyethylene) because it is stronger and tolerates heat better. Likewise, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is often more expensive than PE because it is more difficult to produce and <a href=\"https:\/\/capeco-recycling.com\/en\/recycled-plastic-a-more-sustainable-approach\/\">recycle<\/a>. The price of polystyrene (PS) can also be influenced by demand from industries that use it as a raw material, such as the food industry and packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common raw materials used to create plastic are: ethane, propane and butane.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #7cc68d;\">Why is the price of plastic increasing?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the 2nd quarter of 2021, the prices of plastic packaging have seen a sharp increase. This price increase is mainly due to an unusual increase in raw material and energy prices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because raw materials used in the production of plastic, such as petroleum, have seen an increase in prices due to the growing demand for petroleum products and the decrease in production. Additionally, rising energy costs, such as electricity and gas, have also contributed to the increase in prices.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until mid-2022, plastic prices continued to rise due to high demand and shortages of raw materials. <strong>However, since then we have seen a drastic drop in prices.<\/strong> This decline is mainly due to an increase in the supply of raw materials and a decrease in demand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #7cc68d;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the price of plastic per tonne?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the price of a ton of plastic can vary from a few hundred to several thousand euros. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain detailed information on annual forecasts for changes in the price of plastic, go to the website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polyvia.fr\/fr\/achats-strategie\/prix-du-plastique-les-previsions-pour-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.polyvia.fr\/fr\/achats-strategie\/prix-du-plastique-les-previsions-pour-2023<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/capeco-recycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/recycled-used-plastic-bottles-bales-recycling-facility.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Price of a ton of plastic&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;328.2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-27px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out in this article what you need to know to understand the evolution of the price per tonne of plastic. 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