A Polymerduniya source in Europe reports that a UK-based producer has quietly introduced an offer for recycled polypropylene (R-PP) homopolymer, specifically the P512 grade featuring medium melt and black coloration with an MFI of 10, available in 20-tonne lots at GBP 575 per metric tonne. The offer, structured on an Ex Works basis, targets a […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reports that a UK-based producer is offering recycled PET, specifically clear bottle flake with an intrinsic viscosity of 0.74, in 20-tonne batch sizes at GBP 1,400 per metric tonne. The offer is available on an Ex-Works basis and is slated for September 2025 shipment. This offer underscores growing activity in […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Europe moved lower as weak regional demand and sufficient availability weighed on sentiment. An industry source in Europe told a Polymerduniya team member that the market remained under pressure, with limited buying interest and ample supply driving prices down. CIF NWE propylene was assessed at Euro 735–745/mt, marking a decline […]
This week, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in Europe continued their downward trajectory, pressured by weak demand and seasonal factors. An industry source in Europe told a Polymerduniya team member that prices for all EVA grades fell through the month as the end of the agricultural film season dampened activity and the summer slowdown further […]
On Wednesday, polymer futures in China closed on a firmer note, with LLDPE, PP, PVC, and MEG all recording modest day-on-day gains, supported by steady market sentiment and improved buying interest. LLDPE (l2601) opened at RMB 7,347 (USD 850) and traded between RMB 7,413 (USD 858) and RMB 7,337 (USD 849) before closing at RMB […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Asia recorded gains, supported by rising upstream energy costs and improving market sentiment. An industry source in Asia told a Polymerduniya team member that higher crude and naphtha prices created cost-push pressure, while robust purchasing interest from local end-users and traders further lifted confidence. Market players highlighted that firmer feedstock […]
On Wednesday, European ethylene prices remained stable even as upstream energy costs moved higher, reflecting steady buying interest across regional markets. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member that prices held constant largely due to sustained purchasing activity. Ethylene prices in Europe were assessed at USD 845–855/mt […]
This week, recycled polymer prices across the Middle Eastern region remained stable, supported by consistent buying interest from converters and steady availability in most markets. Traders noted that comfortable inventory levels and moderate collection activity kept supply in balance, while downstream demand in certain sectors stayed soft. The absence of major disruptions, combined with cautious […]
In a groundbreaking move for the plastics industry, Lummus Technology announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium. This facility will form the centerpiece of Vioneo’s pioneering complex, which is set to become the world’s first industrial-scale producer of fossil-free plastics made entirely from green methanol. […]
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 […]
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