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The global   Polyolefin Plastomer (POP) market   experienced a dynamic and somewhat challenging environment through Q1 2025, with prices reflecting a complex interplay of demand, supply, and feedstock costs across key regions. North America witnessed mixed movements, initially holding steady in January due to consistent demand from packaging and automotive sectors. This stability gave way to a modest 1.4% increase in February, spurred by sustained procurement activity and improved performance in downstream industries. However, March brought a sharp 5.4% decline, indicative of weakening demand, ample inventories, and the pervasive pressure from lower-cost imports. T his bearish sentiment carried into April 2025, where prices saw a further 0.8% decrease. Buyers in the US delayed purchases, confident in their existing stock levels, while demand for POP weakened as industries, particularly automotive, increasingly explored recycled or alternative polymers. The volatility of feedst...