Celanese announces fresh polymer price increases, shares on NYSE radar
23.06.2026 - 12:40:02 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 12:34.
Celanese Corp. (US1510201049) has announced new price increases for several thermoplastics with effect from June 1, 2026, as reported by specialist outlet KunststoffWeb. The US-based chemicals producer, whose shares trade on the NYSE, cites recent market developments and disruptions in global supply chains as drivers for the move.
Details of the June price hikes
According to KunststoffWeb, Celanese plans to raise prices in Europe for polypropylenes, PE-UHMW, polyamide 6, PBT/PET, TPC and TPV by between 150 euros per ton and 350 euros per ton from the start of June 2026. PPA grades are set for an even steeper increase of around 600 euros per ton, signaling a notable adjustment in the high-performance materials segment. The company links the measures to various factors including recent market shifts and disturbances in global supply chains, a theme echoed across the broader chemicals industry.
Context for Celanese and peers
Celanese is a major player in engineered materials and acetyl chain products, competing with peers such as Dow and BASF in polymers used across automotive, electronics and industrial applications. Price increases in specialty plastics have been a recurring tool for producers to defend margins in periods of rising feedstock costs and logistics volatility, particularly in European markets. For investors, the latest adjustments offer another data point in assessing earnings resilience and pricing power within the sector.
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The products behind the price move
Celanese generates a significant share of its revenue from engineered materials such as polyoxymethylene (POM) marketed under brands like Hostaform, which are used in precision components for automotive and industrial customers. The newly announced price increases cover a wide range of thermoplastics including polypropylene, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene and various polyesters and elastomeric materials, underpinning the company’s role as a key supplier to European manufacturers.
Where the Celanese stock trades today
The Celanese shares (US1510201049) trade on the NYSE in US dollars; the latest verifiable price snapshot is not available in real time here, but the stock remains listed and active on the New York exchange.
Key data on the Celanese shares
- Company: Celanese Corporation
- ISIN: US1510201049
- WKN: 865280
- Ticker: CE
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-23, 12:34): not live-verifiable in this format
- Market cap: not live-verifiable in this format
- Sector / industry: Chemicals - Specialty
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
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