Polypropylene (PP) prices declined across several parts of Asia this week, with regional markets weighed down by oversupply concerns, muted demand, and cautious trading activity. An industry source in Asia, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member that geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict, continue to inject short-term volatility into the […]
Methanol prices in the United States held steady on Monday despite bullish momentum in upstream energy markets. An industry source in the US, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member that buying interest in the region remained muted, which kept trading activity subdued and prevented any upward shift in values. As a […]
Polymer grade propylene (PGP) prices in the United States advanced on Monday, supported by healthy trading activity and improved buying interest. An industry source in the US told a Polymerduniya team member that spot values gained ground as active deals in the market signaled firmer sentiment compared to the previous week. Spot delivered PGP was […]
Mixed xylene (MX) prices in the United States remained flat on Monday, showing no signs of movement despite lower indications circulating in the market. An industry source in the US, speaking on condition of anonymity, informed a Polymerduniya team member that MX values held stable even as some buyers and sellers pointed to softer sentiment. […]
On Monday, ethylene prices in the United States declined as deals were concluded at lower levels, reflecting a softer sentiment in the petrochemical chain. Ethylene was assessed at 21.50–22.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, down by 0.50 cents/lb compared to last Friday. In contrast, Asia recorded firmer sentiment, with ethylene prices assessed at USD 835–845/mt CFR […]
Ethylene prices in the United States moved lower on Monday as market activity reflected deals concluded at reduced levels. An industry source in the US told a Polymerduniya team member that trading momentum slowed, with buyers and sellers agreeing on lower settlements, pushing prices down for the week. Assessments placed ethylene at 21.50–22.00 cents/lb FD […]
PVC prices firmed across Asia this week, supported by stronger offers from leading producers and heightened geopolitical concerns. An industry source in Asia, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member that a major Taiwanese producer raised its offers, creating a firmer market sentiment. The rise was further reinforced by increased import offers […]
Heilongjiang Longjiang Chemical is preparing to take its Bisphenol A (BPA) plant in Daqing offline for maintenance, according to industry sources. A Polymerduniya contact in China reported that the company is expected to halt operations around September 9, 2025, to carry out maintenance work. While the planned shutdown has been confirmed by market participants, details […]
Chiba Chemicals has successfully restarted its cracker in Chiba, Japan, following a scheduled maintenance shutdown. A Polymerduniya source in Japan reported that the cracker was brought back on stream last weekend after being offline since mid-June 2025. The source added that operations at the plant have now stabilized, with run rates normalized after the turnaround. […]
Wanhua Petrochemical (Yantai) has taken its caustic soda unit offline for scheduled maintenance, industry sources confirmed. According to a Polymerduniya contact in China, the unit was shut in mid-August 2025 and is expected to remain out of operation until the end of September. The source added that while the shutdown is said to be part […]
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