Ethylene pricing in the United States showed little movement on Thursday, reflecting the quiet tone that has characterized the market in recent weeks. Market participants told that trading activity remained subdued and discussions thin, leaving spot assessments unchanged from the previous session. Industry sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that producers and buyers alike […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Latin America continued their downward march this week, pressured by swollen inventories and a sluggish regional economy that has kept buyers cautious. Market participants told that converters remain hesitant to absorb new material while macroeconomic conditions, ranging from soft consumer demand to tighter financing, make it difficult for them to […]
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) export prices in the United States moved sharply lower this week, underscoring the persistent imbalance between supply and demand in the resin market. Industry contacts told Polymerupdate that spot export values slipped as producers and brokers struggled to work through elevated inventories while end-user appetite remained muted. Market participants described the […]
Polymer market watchers in China are reporting a fresh signal from the Middle East that could influence regional trade flows. According to information shared with Polymerduniya, a Saudi Arabian producer has announced an offer for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) film grade at around USD 910 per metric ton. The material is intended for October 2025 shipment, […]
A recent update points to fresh movement in the polyethylene market. Sources in China report that a producer from South Asia has offered Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade at about USD 860 per metric ton. The shipment is scheduled for October 2025 and quoted on a cost-and-freight basis to China’s main ports. The price […]
Ethylene markets were largely unmoved on Wednesday, with prices holding steady in both the United States and Asia amid subdued trading interest and limited buying activity. Market participants reported that sentiment remained cautious, reflecting a wait-and-see approach from both producers and consumers. In the U.S. Gulf region, ethylene was assessed at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound […]
Oil prices slipped early Wednesday as traders weighed signs of uneven global demand and ongoing concerns about economic growth. Both major benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent, registered modest declines in early morning trading, reflecting a market that remains sensitive to shifts in sentiment and macroeconomic signals. WTI crude for October 2025 delivery traded […]
Propylene prices moved lower in the Chinese market on Wednesday, reflecting persistent softness in regional demand, while values in neighboring South Korea held steady. Market participants said the downward trend in China underscored lingering concerns over slow downstream consumption and cautious purchasing activity. CFR China propylene was assessed at USD 795–805 per metric ton, a […]
The Iranian recycled polymer market maintained a steady tone this week, with prices across key grades showing little sign of volatility despite mixed demand from downstream sectors. Traders and converters reported that balanced supply and cautious buying patterns have kept the market in equilibrium, allowing prices to remain stable on a free-on-board (FOB) Iran basis. […]
Propylene prices remained unchanged across Europe on Wednesday, as sluggish buying activity and fragile downstream demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. Industry participants reported that despite stable assessments, overall mood in the market stayed cautious, reflecting persistent uncertainty in the broader economic environment. An industry source in Europe, who requested anonymity, told a team […]
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