Recent disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to significant volatility across global petrochemical and related supply chains. This has had a direct impact on:

• Energy costs
• Freight costs
• Polymer markets
• Raw material input costs for selected packaging products

As a result, some products manufactured from petrochemical-based raw materials are experiencing cost pressure that sits outside normal pricing conditions.

 

 From Monday, 23 March 2026. 

The surcharge applies to selected products within the following categories:

• Plastics
• Tapes
• Strapping

Only relevant items within these categories will be affected.

 

 

This is a temporary surcharge and will be reviewed regularly in line with movements in petrochemical markets over the coming months. Primepac will continue to monitor conditions closely and update this page as needed.

The surcharge will be shown separately in your cart and at checkout.

 

The surcharge is shown separately to provide greater transparency during this temporary period of market volatility. This makes it clear that the underlying base product price has not changed and that the surcharge is a temporary measure linked to current conditions.

No, only selected items will be affected. The temporary surcharge applies only where petrochemical-based raw material and related supply-chain costs are directly relevant to that product. 

No, this is not a permanent price increase. It is a temporary surcharge introduced in response to current market conditions and will be reviewed regularly as those conditions evolve. 

No, the underlying base product price is not changing as a result of this update. Where applicable, the temporary surcharge will be displayed separately from the product price. 

The surcharge will be reviewed regularly in line with movements in petrochemical markets and related supply-chain conditions. We will continue to monitor the situation closely over the coming months. 

Yes, this page will be updated as market conditions evolve. Our aim is to keep customers informed and provide the latest available information as reviews take place. 

 In some cases, product availability may be impacted by ongoing supply-chain pressure and changing demand. Where necessary, fair-use limits may be applied to selected items to help maintain availability across our customer base. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our customer service team. We will be happy to assist with any queries relating to affected products or how the surcharge is applied.