The conflict in the Middle East has escalated again! Prices of raw materials for plastic woven bags have risen sharply, prompting an urgent industry warning!

The Woven Bag industry will face three major cost pressures

1. Crude oil prices continue to rise sharply

Brent crude oil has stood at a high level, and many institutions have warned that there is still significant room for further upside in the future, which will directly drive up the cost of core raw materials for Woven Bags such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE).

2. Tightened supply of key raw materials

Iran is an important supplier of raw materials such as LDPE in China, accounting for a considerable proportion. Unstable regional situations will directly lead to tight spot supply, reduced sources of goods, and sharp price increases.

3. Skyrocketing maritime and logistics costs

Ship detours, longer voyage times, and soaring war risk premiums have led to a significant increase in comprehensive logistics costs, which will ultimately be fully passed on to the price of finished products.

For the plastic Woven Bag industry, PP and PE raw materials account for more than 70% of the production cost. Once raw material prices rise, the price of finished products will inevitably rise accordingly — this is an unavoidable reality for the industry.

Important recommendations for all partners

The current market situation has entered a sensitive upward period, with raw material prices changing daily and low-priced inventories being quickly cleared. To avoid the continuous increase in costs in the later period affecting production and operation arrangements:

1. If you have a procurement plan, be sure to inquire in advance

The validity period of recent quotations is extremely short, and all prices are subject to real-time communication.

2. For rigid demand orders, lock in orders and prices as early as possible

The price increase caused by geopolitical conflicts is prone to rise but difficult to fall and will remain at a high level. Locking in orders early means controlling costs early.

3. Reasonably plan stockpiling

With the arrival of the industry peak season coupled with rising raw material prices, the later the procurement, the higher the cost.

Conclusion

For the Woven Bag industry in 2026, the question is no longer "whether prices will rise", but "how much and how long they will rise". We will continue to pay attention to the international situation and raw material market trends, make every effort to ensure stable supply and prices, and also kindly request all customers to understand the current market situation and make advance plans.

If you have a plan, inquire early; if you have demand, lock in orders early! Holding down costs means holding down profits!