Celanese Announces Engineered Materials Price Increase

Individual grades may face increases above the listed amounts, while contract terms may affect when the changes apply.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced price increases for its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and polyoxymethylene (POM) engineered materials products in response to various factors, including recent market developments and global supply chain disruptions.

The price increase will be effective on all shipments on or after Oct. 8, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Additionally, individual grades may be subject to higher increase than specified below.

Base Resin	Brand / Material Type	Price Increase
		Asia ($/kg)	Americas ($/lb)	EMEA (€/kg)
UHMW-PE	GUR®	0.30	-	-
POM	Hostaform®, Celcon®, Amcel®, Kepital®	0.30	-	0.30

About Celanese

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion.

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Celanese Contacts:
Investor Relations
Bill Cunningham
+1 972 443 4730
william.cunningham@celanese.com

Media Relations – Global
Jamaison Schuler
+1 972 443 4400
media@celanese.com

Media Relations
Europe
Petra Czugler
+49 69 45009 1206
petra.czugler@celanese.com

Media Relations Asia
Maria Xia
+86 21 3861 9368
Maria.xia@celanese.com

Source: Celanese Corporation

Key Terms

ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene technical

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is an extremely tough, lightweight plastic made of very long chains of the same building block, giving it exceptional wear resistance and low friction. Think of it as a dense, slippery fabric or solid rope that resists abrasion and lasts a long time; that matters to investors because it is widely used in medical implants, industrial parts and consumer goods, where durability, regulatory approvals and manufacturing scale can drive sales, margins and product lifecycles.

polyoxymethylene technical

Polyoxymethylene (POM) is a strong, stiff engineering plastic—also called acetal—used to make precise, low-friction parts like gears, fasteners, and bearings. It behaves like metal for many mechanical uses but is lighter and easier to mold, so manufacturers choose it when durability and tight tolerances matter. Investors track POM because its price, availability, and performance affect costs, product quality, and supply-chain risk for companies that use engineered plastics.