ABS Price Today

TLDR: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic prized for its impact resistance and toughness. Classified under HSN 39033000, it is the backbone of the automotive trim and consumer electronics industries. The ABS price today in India remains range-bound, averaging between ₹118,500 and ₹120,500 per MT across major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. Premium grades from LOTTE (Starex) and TAITA (Taitalac) are currently witnessing steady demand despite global oversupply pressures.

ABS is an amorphous polymer created by polymerizing three distinct monomers. The Acrylonitrile provides chemical resistance and thermal stability, Butadiene delivers toughness and impact strength, and Styrene ensures a glossy finish and ease of processing.

Indian ABS market is characterized by stable domestic availability. While Delhi (3) and Ghaziabad (3) serve as the nerve centers for the North Indian toy and appliance sectors, Mumbai (3) and Ahmedabad (3) dominate the Western automotive supply chain. Brands like LOTTE and TAITA are preferred for their high melt-flow index (MFI) and superior surface aesthetics, essential for high-visibility consumer goods.

ABS sits between standard resins (like PS or PE) and high-cost engineering plastics. Its versatility allows it to be easily injection-molded, extruded, or even 3D printed.

• Acrylonitrile (15%–35%): Adds heat resistance and chemical strength.
• Butadiene (5%–30%): Provides the "rubber-like" impact resistance, even at low temperatures.
• Styrene (40%–60%): Gives the plastic a rigid, shiny surface and makes it easy to process.

Our supply network focuses on high-impact and high-gloss grades from global majors, meeting ISO and ASTM standards.

ABS is the material of choice wherever durability meets design:

• Automotive: Used for interior trim, dashboard components, mirror housings, and wheel covers.
• Consumer Electronics: The standard for computer keyboards (keycaps), mouse housings, and monitor bezels.
• Appliances: Refrigerator liners, vacuum cleaner bodies, and control panels for washing machines.
• Toys & Games: Famous for its use in LEGO bricks and high-quality action figures due to its precision and safety.
• 3D Printing: One of the most common FDM filaments for functional prototyping and durable end-use parts.
• Pipes & Fittings: Used in drain-waste-vent (DWV) piping systems because it does not rot or corrode.

We provide localized pricing and credit-linked procurement across 18+ strategic nodes:

• North: Split between Delhi and Ghaziabad, catering to the NCR appliance and electrical clusters.
• West : Divided between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, serving the heavy automotive and chemical corridors.
• South: Focused in Chennai and Hyderabad, supporting the electronics and medical device manufacturing belts.
• East: Centered in Kolkata, acting as the gateway for the Eastern consumer goods market.

ABS pricing depends on upstream petrochemical costs and downstream manufacturing demand cycles: Upstream Feedstock Costs for Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, and Styrene: Price volatility in these three core monomers directly determines the global and domestic production cost of ABS resin; Global Capacity Expansion and International Export Trends: Large-scale capacity additions in major exporting countries often create oversupply, which caps price increases and stabilizes regional markets; Automotive and Electronics Manufacturing Production Cycles: Strong demand from automotive components and consumer electronics manufacturing clusters keeps spot ABS prices firm across industrial hubs; Import Parity and Regional Port Inventory Levels: Availability of imported material from major suppliers like South Korea and Taiwan influences domestic supply and pricing stability; Currency Volatility and Exchange Rate Fluctuations: Since ABS is heavily import-dependent, fluctuations in the USD/INR exchange rate directly impact the final landed cost for processors and industrial buyers.

The polymer market is volatile; we provide the stability needed for long-term production:

• Brand Authority: Direct access to LOTTE (14 variants) and TAITA (7 variants) to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
• Live Market Intelligence: Track the ABS price across 20+ nodes to time your bulk indenting perfectly.
• Quality Assurance: Virgin-only resin supply to prevent the mechanical failures associated with low-grade reprocessed materials.