Ethylene prices in Asia showed a mixed performance last week, climbing in Southeast Asia while remaining unchanged in other key regional markets. The upward movement in Southeast Asia was largely driven by concerns over short-term cargo availability, creating a climate of uncertainty that continues to bolster prices. Industry participants explained that operational disruptions and scheduled […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle grade prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region registered a decline this week, reflecting the combined pressure of subdued demand and reduced import offers from overseas suppliers. Market participants reported that muted buying activity across the region has coincided with softer import levels, creating conditions that have eroded market strength […]
PVC prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region witnessed a decline this week, as market dynamics continue to be shaped by a mix of seasonal demand shifts, trade policy developments, and persistent buyer caution. Industry sources in the region highlighted that while there is a sense of cautious optimism tied to seasonal demand patterns, […]
Polymer futures in China recorded a largely positive performance in today’s session, with key products such as Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) settling higher, while Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) closed marginally lower. Market sentiment reflected steady buying interest in the plastics segment, though price fluctuations during the day highlighted cautious trading […]
Chandra Asri Petrochemical has decided to delay the planned maintenance shutdown of its cracker in Cilegon, Indonesia, shifting the turnaround to January 2026. According to market sources, the maintenance was originally scheduled to take place in November 2025 with an expected duration of approximately 50 days. The revised schedule, however, leaves several details unclear, including […]
PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical has reportedly resumed operations at its No.1 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Jilin, China, following a planned maintenance turnaround. Market sources in China informed that the company is believed to have brought the unit back online around September 4, 2025. The facility had been taken offline at the end of July for […]
PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical is reportedly preparing to take its Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) unit offline for a scheduled maintenance shutdown later this month. According to market sources in China, the company is expected to halt operations at the facility beginning September 15, 2025, with production anticipated to resume around September 27, 2025. Although the timeline […]
The US polymers market displayed a blend of ongoing weakness and tentative optimism this week, as most segments continued to face pressure from subdued demand and oversupply. While high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) grappled with persistent downward sentiment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) provided a rare bright spot, with export prices […]
The European polymers market presented a mixed picture this week, with different product segments charting diverging courses as players returned cautiously after the summer lull. While some polyethylene grades experienced price gains, others came under pressure from weak demand and competitive imports, with overall trading activity remaining restrained across most markets. In the high-density polyethylene […]
HDPE Prices in Asia stayed unchanged this week. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Russia–Ukraine conflict and U.S. sanctions on key oil producers, have heightened supply chain risks and pushed up crude oil prices, adding volatility to the global energy landscape. In China, the HDPE market held steady-to-soft as buyer–seller price gaps widened. Middle Eastern suppliers […]
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