01Plastic raw materials
Specified by material, colour, prime or recycled, and test values.
- Masterbatch Request quote
- Recycled granules Request quote
- Additives Request quote
6 product groups · 3 product guides
Plastics & Polymers.
Explore plastic raw materials, polymers and related products for industrial trade. PE, PP, PVC, engineering polymers, raw materials and plastic products for industrial use.
- Specification-led requests
- Inspection & documents coordinated
- Finance & logistics for eligible trades
What trades in plastics & polymers
Polymer buying is grade buying. The same polymer family covers film, injection, blow moulding, raffia and pipe applications, each with its own melt flow and properties.
TP4 helps converters and distributors specify the grade and application, then connects supply, packing and container logistics.
Who buys
Converters and mouldersPackaging manufacturersPipe producersPolymer distributors
- PackagingFilm, bags, bottles, caps and woven sacks.
- Pipes & constructionWater and drainage pipe, profiles and sheet.
- Moulded partsAutomotive, appliance and consumer components.
- AgricultureMulch film, irrigation pipe and crates.
Product groups
Every plastics & polymers requirement starts with the right group and the right specification. Open a product guide, or request any item directly.
01Plastic raw materials
02Polyethylene (PE)
Specified by type (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE), density, melt flow and application.
- HDPE Request quote
- LDPE Request quote
- LLDPE Request quote
03Polypropylene (PP)
Specified by homopolymer or copolymer, melt flow and application.
- Homopolymer Request quote
- Copolymer Request quote
04PVC
Specified by K-value, process route and application.
- Suspension PVC resin Request quote
- PVC compounds Request quote
05Engineering polymers
Specified by polymer, grade, fillers, flame rating and data sheet.
- ABS Request quote
- Polycarbonate Request quote
- Nylon (PA) Request quote
- PET Request quote
06Plastic products
Specified by product drawing, material, dimensions and pack quantity.
- Packaging Request quote
- Pipes and fittings Request quote
- Woven sacks Request quote
Plastics & Polymers product guides
Detailed guides with grades, specifications, documents, packaging and what drives the price. Reference information, not stock listings.
Standards and parameters that decide the deal
Name these clearly and suppliers can quote like for like. Leave them out and every quote means something different.
| Area | Typical standards or parameters | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Melt flow index | g/10 min at stated test condition | Processing behaviour |
| Density | g/cm³ | Stiffness and application |
| PVC K-value | K57 to K70 | Pipe, profile or film suitability |
| Pipe grades | PE80 · PE100 | Pressure performance |
| Data sheets | TDS and COA per lot | Grade confirmation |
How a plastics & polymers trade moves with TP4
- 01Grade & application
Polymer, reference grade and process (film, injection, pipe) defined.
- 02Prime, off-grade or recycled
Material class agreed, because price and use differ.
- 03Supplier match
Producers and distributors matched on grade and availability.
- 04Price validity
Short validity quotes fixed quickly as feedstock moves.
- 05Container loading
Bags on pallets loaded to maximise weight per container.
Quality checks, packing and shipping
- Melt flow and density against TDS
- Contamination and colour
- Moisture for hygroscopic grades
- Lot traceability
- Bag condition and labelling
- 25 kg bagsOn pallets, shrink-wrapped
- Jumbo bagsAbout 1 tonne
- OctabinsFor some grades
- CartonsFinished products
Shipping modes
Containers (FCL)Shared containers (LCL)RoadRail where available
Where plastics & polymers trades
Country guides with import rules, ports and the products that move. Market information, not TP4 offices.
Asia-PacificTrade with China
Asia-PacificTrade with South Korea
Asia-PacificTrade with Singapore
Asia-PacificTrade with Vietnam
EuropeTrade with Netherlands
AmericasTrade with Mexico
Middle EastTrade with United Arab Emirates
Middle EastTrade with Saudi Arabia
Asia-PacificTrade with Malaysia
Asia-PacificTrade with Thailand
EuropeTrade with Belgium
Middle EastTrade with Qatar
Asia-PacificTrade with Sri Lanka
AfricaTrade with Kenya
AfricaTrade with Ghana
AfricaTrade with Morocco
Plastics & Polymers: questions buyers ask
Do I need to name an exact producer grade?
It helps but is not essential. Share the application and key properties, and TP4 can identify equivalent grades.
What is the difference between prime, off-grade and recycled?
Prime meets the producer’s full specification; off-grade falls outside it; recycled comes from reprocessed material. Each suits different uses and prices.
Why are polymer quotes valid for so short a time?
Polymer prices follow feedstock and regional supply, which can move weekly.
How much fits in a container?
It depends on bag type and density. Many polymer grades load around 20 to 25 tonnes per 40-foot container.
Request plastics & polymers
Share the product, specification, quantity and destination. TP4 reviews every request.
Request received
Thank you. Your product request has been received. TP4 will assess the sourcing requirement and follow up by email.