Ethylene prices in Europe opened the week on a firmer note, with CIF Northwest Europe (NWE) values assessed on Monday at USD 745–755 per metric ton, reflecting a modest gain of USD 5 from Friday’s closing range. Market participants said sellers moved to lift their offers in an effort to recover thinning margins, a sign of cautious optimism despite broader demand concerns. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, remarked that the upward adjustment was “driven primarily by sellers seeking to offset lower profits rather than a sudden surge in consumption.”
By contrast, FD NWE prices held steady at EUR 675–685 per metric ton, unchanged from the previous session. Another European market contact explained that buying interest remained muted, tempering any upward momentum in the domestic market and underscoring the delicate balance between supply and demand across the region.
Across Asia, ethylene values showed little inclination to move, with CFR Northeast Asia prices assessed at USD 840–850 per metric ton, also flat from Friday. Traders described the Asian market as stable, with participants awaiting clearer signals from downstream sectors before committing to fresh volumes.
The divergence between a marginal uptick in seaborne European prices and the steady tone in Asia highlights the regional dynamics shaping the global ethylene trade as the final quarter of 2025 unfolds.
