About the Naphtha Index
Naphtha (Northwest European naphtha) is the primary petrochemical feedstock for ethylene and propylene cracking — the upstream driver of all polymer resin prices. PackIndex tracks NWE naphtha weekly as the L0 signal feeding PP, PE, and PET resin indices.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | WTI-linked $/t | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | WTI-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Naphtha — market activity since 2026-04-20
Since 2026-04-20, the PackIndex NAPHTHA index recorded 16 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Naphtha index is driven by movements in:
BRENT_CRUDETrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
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Common questions
What is the current naphtha price?
PackIndex puts naphtha at $646.9 $/t (16 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-04-20 — live level on Essential).
What drives the naphtha price?
The PackIndex NAPHTHA index is driven by movements in BRENT_CRUDE.
How often is the naphtha price updated?
PackIndex updates the NAPHTHA index weekly.
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