Celanese raises prices on select engineered materials in Asia, EMEA

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) announced price increases for certain engineered materials products, effective on all shipments on or after Oct. 8, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow.

According to a company statement, the increases apply to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and polyoxymethylene (POM) products, citing market developments and global supply chain disruptions as contributing factors.

The price increase for UHMW-PE, sold under the GUR brand, will rise by $0.30 per kilogram in Asia. POM products, which include the Hostaform, Celcon, Amcel, and Kepital brands, will increase by $0.30 per kilogram in Asia and €0.30 per kilogram in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. No price changes were announced for the Americas. Individual grades may be subject to higher increases than those listed.

Celanese is headquartered in Dallas and reported 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion.

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