A Middle Eastern producer has announced an offer price of USD 880 per metric ton for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade bound for China, according to market information shared with.
A source in China said the offer applies to October 2025 shipment on a CFR China Main Port basis. Traders noted that the move provides an early indication of regional pricing sentiment heading into the final quarter of the year, when seasonal demand from the packaging and agricultural film sectors typically begins to pick up.
Market participants are watching how Chinese buyers will respond, as domestic inventories and feedstock costs remain key factors in negotiating volumes. While the Middle Eastern producer’s pricing aligns with recent global trends, local converters may weigh the offer against competitive supplies from other Asian producers before committing to new cargoes.
The announcement adds a fresh data point to the broader polyethylene market, where supply conditions have remained stable but sentiment has been sensitive to fluctuations in crude oil prices and freight rates.
