EPDM Rubber Price Index: Market Analysis, Trend, News, Graph and Demand
EPDM Rubber ENB (4.1–5.5) prices in the U.S. posted a marginal quarter-on-quarter decline of 1.66%, shaped by ongoing shifts in supply and demand conditions. Prices remained relatively stable on a month-to-month basis, but broader quarterly data pointed to slight downward movement, largely influenced by easing feedstock costs and improved availability. Ethylene prices fell sharply by 13.8% in March, while Propylene prices decreased by 6.2%, collectively supporting better production economics and reducing input cost pressures for EPDM manufacturers. On the supply side, early-quarter logistical challenges such as port congestion and shipping delays that impacted January and February saw gradual resolution by March. This improved the flow of imports and helped stabilize regional availability. Demand signals were mixed over the quarter, with a slow start in automotive sales followed by a strong rebound in March. The construction sector, particularly residential development, pr...