European ethylene prices began the week without fanfare, holding their ground despite broader economic uncertainties and uneven performance in downstream markets. According to an industry source in Europe who requested anonymity, the European ethylene market remained balanced on Monday, buoyed by consistent demand within the ethylene segment even as other derivative sectors exhibited signs of […]
The Chinese polymer futures market closed with a varied performance as the yuan traded at 7.12 to the U.S. dollar, setting the stage for subtle yet telling price movements across key commodities. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) futures started the session at RMB 7,232 (USD 844). Prices briefly climbed to a day high of RMB […]
In a fresh development out of the CIS region, a source reports that an Iranian trader has quietly floated an offering for Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film grades (Iran origin) in the USD 875-885 per metric tonne range. The deal is structured for delivery in October 2025, on an FCA Arak basis. The move […]
A source in Turkey reports that a South Korean producer has proposed an offer of USD 760/mt for PVC Suspension grade, with shipment slated for September 2025 on a CFR Istanbul port basis. The quoted price reflects freight, insurance, and delivery up to Istanbul, and appears to position the seller aggressively in light of competing […]
A source in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region reports that a South Asian producer has tabled an offer for General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) grade at approximately USD 1,140/mt on a CFR GCC Main Port basis, for shipments slated in September 2025. This pricing emerges at a time when regional buyers are closely evaluating supply […]
Refinery grade propylene prices in the United States edged lower last week, while polymer grade values remained steady despite production hiccups. On Friday, refinery grade spot prices were assessed at 28.50–29.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, a decline of 3.00 cents/lb from the previous week. An industry source reported that refinery grade spot deals closed at […]
Caprolactam prices in the US Southeast remained steady last week, assessed at 86.00–87.00 cents/lb DDP, even as feedstock benzene values strengthened. Market participants described balanced but subdued fundamentals, with limited activity and no spot deals reported so far this month. Stability was supported by relatively calm feedstock markets such as cyclohexane and phenol, which showed […]
US monoethylene glycol (MEG) spot prices ended the week largely unchanged, assessed at 21.00–21.50 cents/lb FD US Gulf, even as a softer Asian market exerted downward pressure. Market participants reported that US material continues to sell at lower prices than in Asia, with some traders offering at even deeper discounts. Barge pricing showed slightly more […]
US ethylene spot prices declined last week as transactions closed at lower levels, pressured by soft regional demand and a drop in upstream contract values. Market participants noted increased paper market activity, a sign of growing instability, while polyethylene export prices held steady thanks to balanced supply and persistently weak demand. Domestic ethylene production has […]
Methanol prices in the United States remained unchanged last week, with spot activity notably subdued and no shifts in market fundamentals. An industry source reported that US spot methanol trading stayed quiet, with a lack of offers across the curve and no availability for immediate material. Domestic production continues to run smoothly, but without signs […]
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