--- title: A Multitude of Factors Continue to Affect the Plastics Resin Market description: Read on to learn about the factors that affect the plastics resin market, including rising oil and feedstock prices. image: https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Carbon%20Black%20color%20resin.jpeg --- [![Atkore_UnitedPolySystems_lockup](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Atkore_UnitedPolySystems_lockup.png?width=123&name=Atkore_UnitedPolySystems_lockup.png)](https://unitedpolysystems.com/) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/234700/_nov_2019/globals/nav.svg) - [Home](https://unitedpolysystems.com/) - [About](https://unitedpolysystems.com/about-us/) - Products - [Conduit](https://unitedpolysystems.com/products/conduit-suite/) - [Cable-in-Conduit](https://unitedpolysystems.com/atkore-hdpe-cable-in-conduit/) - [Micro-Path](https://unitedpolysystems.com/micro-path-microduct-piping/) - [Innerduct](https://unitedpolysystems.com/hdpe-innerduct/) - [Stream-Line](https://unitedpolysystems.com/products/stream-line-suite/) - [Engineered Solutions](https://unitedpolysystems.com/engineered-solutions/) - Markets - [Energy](https://unitedpolysystems.com/markets/energy/) - [Broadband & Telecom](https://unitedpolysystems.com/markets/telecom/) - [Power & Communications](https://unitedpolysystems.com/markets/power-communications/) - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog) - [Calculators](https://unitedpolysystems.com/calculators/) - [Downloads](https://unitedpolysystems.com/downloads/) - [Case Studies](https://unitedpolysystems.com/case-studies/) - [Events](https://unitedpolysystems.com/events/) - [Guide to HDPE pipe](https://lp.unitedpolysystems.com/all-things-hdpe) - [News](https://unitedpolysystems.com/news/) - [External Resources](https://unitedpolysystems.com/external-resources/) - [Careers](https://unitedpolysystems.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://unitedpolysystems.com/contact-us/) - [Calculators](https://unitedpolysystems.com/calculators/) - [Get a Quote](https://unitedpolysystems.com/quote/) ### I’d like to learn more about Campaign Creators! read # A Multitude of Factors Continue to Affect the Plastics Resin Market By Logan Bridges ![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Carbon%20Black%20color%20resin.jpeg) Rising feedstock prices are the latest factor to impact the plastics resin market, [according to a recent article by the Plastics Pipe Institute](https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/resin-prices-feedstock-costs-increase). Resin feedstock prices increased in February, largely in response to increased oil and natural gas prices. Oil prices have increased nearly 30% as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine last month.  The current Ukrainian conflict in Eastern Europe combined with the recent spikes in oil, feedstock and resin prices could potentially set the stage for a resin supply shortage. Lack of imports, additive material shortages, and supply chain/shipping/logistics challenges further complicate the situation. There is also the potential for an increased demand for American exports of oil and other commodities across Europe as the ongoing crisis affects supply chains throughout the region. Many commodity and engineering resin manufacturers are still on allocation to meet production backlogs. Relief may come later in 2022 when new capacity comes online at Inter Pipeline Ltd.’s Heartland Petrochemical Complex in Alberta, Canada, and the ExxonMobil Chemical’s plant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Together, the two facilities will add approximately 2 billion pounds of resin production capacity. Here at United Poly, our supplier partnerships allow us to provide faster response and service to our customers. Continuous and effective communication is our priority. In the essential industries that we serve, we know that every moment matters.   Tags: [General News](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin) ### Related Articles ## [The Numerous Environmental Benefits of Microduct](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/microduct-environmental-benefits) *( read )* Topics: [General News](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin) ## [HDPE Conduit Standards and Certifications: Six Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-conduit-standards-and-certifications-six-frequently-asked-questions) *( read )* Topics: [General News](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin) ## [HDPE Sizing FAQs and Resources](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-sizing-frequently-asked-questions-and-resources) *( read )* Topics: [General News](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin) ### Subscribe to The Chronicles of Marketing Newsletter ## About Us Atkore - United Poly Systems produces quality HDPE pipe in diameters from ¾-in. to 26-in. 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