Understanding PC prices
Raw materials and production
Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastic valued for impact resistance and, in many grades, optical transparency. It is manufactured through chemical processing of suitable feedstocks. Additives and formulations influence heat, optical and processing performance.
Applications and consumption
Electrical housings, protective glazing, vehicle components and consumer goods use polycarbonate. Some applications require specialised grades or blends. The choice of resin depends on mechanical and optical needs, so a general resin reference does not cover all finished components.
What affects PC prices?
Feedstock costs, chemical-plant output, equipment manufacturing and inventory levels influence polycarbonate prices. Grade availability and qualification requirements can affect supplier offers. Buyers compare resin specification and delivery terms rather than assuming every engineering-plastic grade has the same price.
How to read PC price today
This page follows PC in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: British Plastics Federation — materials and applications ↗
Frequently asked questions about PC
What is PC price today?
The latest available value is 15,050.00 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects PC prices?
Feedstock costs, chemical-plant output, equipment manufacturing and inventory levels influence polycarbonate prices. Grade availability and qualification requirements can affect supplier offers. Buyers compare resin specification and delivery terms rather than assuming every engineering-plastic grade has the same price.
What is PC used for in everyday life and industry?
Electrical housings, protective glazing, vehicle components and consumer goods use polycarbonate. Some applications require specialised grades or blends. The choice of resin depends on mechanical and optical needs, so a general resin reference does not cover all finished components.
Why can local PC prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical PC prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.