Current Price
$1,525
/t
Week-on-Week
+0.00%
vs prior week
Layer
L1
Polymers
Last Updated
2026-05-01
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About the High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Index
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). Rubber-toughened polystyrene for thermoforming trays, yoghurt pots, and rigid containers. Published by PackIndex. Key input for THERM_HIPS and dairy rigid packaging.
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Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | PackIndex live FX |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) — market activity since 2026-05-01
Since 2026-05-01, the PackIndex HIPS index recorded 10 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current high impact polystyrene (hips) price?
PackIndex puts high impact polystyrene (hips) at $1,525 /t (10 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-01 — live level on Essential).
What drives the high impact polystyrene (hips) price?
The PackIndex HIPS index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the high impact polystyrene (hips) price updated?
PackIndex updates the HIPS index weekly.
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