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
Base Resin	Brand / Material Type	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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