In a market grappling with intensified global competition, polypropylene (PP) homopolymer export prices in the U.S. held steady at USD 960–980 per metric ton FAS Houston on August 14, 2025, showing no change from the previous week, according to Polymerduniya. Despite mounting export pressures from cheaper Asian offerings and persistent tariff uncertainty, U.S. sellers resisted […]
Ethylene prices held firm across Europe and Asia on Tuesday, with markets showing little activity amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty and cautious buying sentiment. In Europe, ethylene prices were stable at USD 845–855/mt CIF North-West Europe (NWE) and €750–760/mt FD NWE, mirroring Monday’s levels. An industry source in Europe noted that while supply remained […]
Even as upstream crude prices remain weak, propylene in Europe stood its ground on Tuesday, with prices holding steady thanks to a mix of cautious production cuts and hesitant buying amid tepid demand. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the Polymerduniya team that producers have pulled back output to preserve […]
In what may be one of the quietest weeks on record for West Coast South American polypropylene, both injection-grade and copolymer prices remained unchanged. As of August 15, 2025, CFR West Coast South America offers were logged at USD 980–1010/mt for PP injection and USD 1040–1070/mt for PP copolymer, exactly mirroring their levels from a […]
In a moment of calm amidst a typically volatile marketplace, refinery-grade propylene prices in the U.S. Gulf, historically prone to sharp swings, remained locked in a narrow range last week, with no change recorded. As of August 15, 2025, CFR prices were pegged at 30.50–31.00 cents per pound, underlining a market in cautious equilibrium. This […]
A Polymerduniya source in China reveals that a Canadian producer has floated an offer for metallocene-grade LLDPE (mLLDPE) at around USD 1,055 per metric ton on a CFR China Main Port basis, targeting shipment between late August and early September 2025. This move stands out in the current market, not only for its origin from […]
A Polymerduniya source in China reported that a Saudi Arabian producer has floated an offer for metallocene-grade LLDPE (mLLDPE) at approximately USD 1,055 per metric ton, on a CFR China Main Port shipment basis slated for end-August to early September 2025. This move signals the producer’s readiness to engage in the Asian spot market, capitalizing […]
On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, polymer futures closed mostly lower on Monday as trading sentiment remained subdued. The exchange rate stood at 1 USD = 7.18 RMB. LLDPE (l2509) opened at RMB 7,308 (USD 846) and moved between RMB 7,312 (USD 846) and RMB 7,264 (USD 841) before closing at RMB 7,292 (USD 844). Prices […]
Ethylene spot prices in the US dropped last week amid weak market activity and declining crude oil values. An industry source told Polymerduniya, “Ethylene spot prices fell due to weak market activity and declining crude oil prices. Decreased offer levels resulted in the decline, with no transactions reported. The drop was also linked to oversupply […]
Propylene prices rose last week in Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia, while remaining stable in China and Taiwan. An industry source in Asia, requesting anonymity, told Polymerduniya, “The increase in Asian propylene prices was mainly influenced by reduced supply conditions and consistent regional demand. Multiple production challenges, such as decreased cracker operating rates and scheduled […]
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