On Tuesday, ethylene prices in the U.S. Gulf Coast gained 0.50 cents/lb, climbing to 26.50–27.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, driven by a surge in trade activity and stronger market discussions. An industry insider told Polymerduniya that the upturn was triggered by reports of concluded trades at higher levels, underscoring increased buyer engagement. Meanwhile, Northeast Asian markets […]
On Tuesday, U.S. propylene prices fell as lower upstream crude values and subdued regional buying weighed on sentiment. A U.S. industry insider told Polymerduniya that “the price fall was on the back of weaker upstream crude values and softer regional buying inquiries.” Refinery-grade spot delivered propylene prices were assessed at 30.50–31.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, down […]
On Monday, CIF Northwest Europe (NWE) ethylene prices were unchanged at USD 800–810/mt, while FD NWE levels held steady at €705–715/mt, both in line with Friday’s assessments. The European market maintained a cautious tone as purchasing activity remained muted, with an anonymous industry source noting, “Purchasing activity in the region remained subdued,” and that buyers […]
Despite weakening energy values, ethylene prices in Asia held steady on Monday, defying expectations of a downturn. Market participants reported limited trading activity, as buyers and sellers remained on the sidelines, hesitant to commit amid falling naphtha prices and broader market uncertainty. According to an industry source who spoke to Polymerduniya on condition of anonymity, […]
In the U.S. polymer market, polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices inched lower on Monday, reflecting a soft trading tone and lackluster demand. According to an anonymous industry source speaking to Polymerduniya, “spot PGP prices fell due to a weak trading momentum and subdued demand conditions.” PGP spot delivered prices were assessed at 32.00–32.50 cents per pound […]
Benzene prices weakened in both the United States and Asia this week, reflecting subdued demand and cautious market sentiment amid growing economic uncertainty. In the United States, downstream buyers are showing restraint. On Wednesday, benzene prices were assessed at 268.00–268.10 cents/gallon FOB US Gulf, marking a $0.01 drop (–1 cent/gallon) compared with last Friday’s levels, […]
In a move that has stirred attention within India’s polymer industry, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) has unveiled a short‑duration “Early Bird” discount of ₹2.50 per kilogram on polypropylene (PP) grades for domestic buyers. The offer, valid only from August 1 through August 15, 2025, is aimed at accelerating early bookings and dispatches, according to a […]
A fresh import offer has surfaced in South Africa’s PVC market, with a Saudi-based producer quoting PVC suspension resin, Grade 67S, for August 2025 delivery on a CFR Durban/Cape Town basis at USD 780 per tonne, according to a Polymerduniya source in South Africa. This latest offering registers at a discount compared to earlier quotes for May […]
A Chinese producer has surfaced with a fresh offer for PVC carbide resin (SG5 grade) at USD 670 per tonne on an August 2025 CFR Chattogram basis, according to a Polymerduniya market contact in Bangladesh.. The SG5 grade, characterized by a K value of 66–68, is widely used for durable pipe and rigid vinyl products in […]
A Polymerduniya source in Bangladesh reports that a Chinese producer has offered both polypropylene yarn and injection-grade resin for delivery to Chattogram (Chittagong) port in August 2025, priced between USD 920–930 per tonne CFR. This price point appears competitive compared to prior June offers when Chinese injection grade was assessed around USD 950/mt CFR, and raffia levels […]
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