To accurately predict the trend of resin tile prices in 2026, it is necessary to deeply analyze the changes in the upstream raw material market. 2026, the dramatic fluctuations in crude oil prices through the cost transmission mechanism of the building materials industry to form a significant impact, profoundly affecting the cost structure of resin tiles.
Raw material prices have risen sharply
According to industry data monitoring, 2026 since the plasticizing market shows “more up, less down, shock bottoming” pattern. Five major general-purpose resins in the PVC rose 12.7% the strongest, ABS and PS rose 11.1% and 10.7%. upstream raw materials, benzene prices rose 18.8%, SM rose 12.1%, propylene rose 8.1%.
At the same time, the Middle East geopolitical conflict intensified, international crude oil prices shocked upward. As of March 19, 2026, the spot price of Brent crude oil reached 117.45 U.S. dollars / barrel, since March has risen 65.1%. Crude oil prices continue to rise, driven by energy and petrochemical industry chain product prices continue to rise, the building materials industry is facing great pressure on the cost side.
Transmission effect on the price of resin tiles
PVC and ASA, the core raw materials of resin tile, come from the petrochemical industry chain and are highly sensitive to oil price fluctuations. Cai Tong Securities research report pointed out that the raw materials of building materials products are mostly derivatives of petroleum refining or deep processing, and the proportion of petroleum-related raw materials in their cost structure is generally higher.
PVC pipe industry as a reference, oil prices led to pipe costs rose 13% and 5%. specific to the field of roof tiles, industry analysis shows that the oil supply chain is blocked leading to building materials basic chemical raw materials prices rose sharply, part of the industry has formed a consensus on price increases and downstream acceptance of the enhancement.In this context, the raw material price transmission mechanism is bound to promote the synchronization of resin tile prices.
Industry Response and Price Forecasting
In the face of cost pressures, the industry's head enterprises through large-scale production, long-term raw material procurement agreements to lock costs, can effectively suppress price fluctuations. Major domestic plastics companies such as China Union Plastics, as the head of the enterprise, whether its price increase on the industry has demonstration significance.For the resin tile industry, as the industry concentration increases, the head of the enterprise through the scale effect and long-term purchasing agreements to lock the cost, has a strong cost control ability.
On the whole, resin tile prices are expected to show a steady rise in 2026, with price fluctuations narrowing and predictability improving significantly. For consumers with purchasing needs, paying close attention to the price trend of upstream raw materials and locking in purchases as early as possible during the relatively stable price period is an effective strategy for cost control.
