US ethylene prices were unchanged on Thursday, reflecting another quiet trading day and a lack of fresh market drivers. A Gulf Coast industry source told a team member that discussions remained muted, with participants largely staying on the sidelines. Spot assessments held firm at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound FD US Gulf, rolling over from Wednesday […]
Linear low-density polyethylene prices fell again on the West Coast of South America this week, while other Latin American markets held steady. An industry source told a team member that plentiful supply and weak demand kept pressure on sellers, with many buyers postponing purchases in anticipation of further declines. Sellers struggled to move volumes as […]
Linear low-density polyethylene export prices in the US steadied this week, breaking a two-week slide as buyers and sellers paused for clearer direction. A US market source told a team member that spot activity slowed as participants waited for fresh October pricing signals. Many chose to delay new deals, keeping sentiment cautious despite no real […]
Polyethylene terephthalate prices moved higher in the US this week as looming import tariffs kept buyers and sellers on edge. An industry source told a team member that discussions over who will absorb the new costs remain unsettled. The US imposed tariffs on imports of PET and recycled PET starting September 8, and market participants […]
Polymer-grade propylene prices edged lower in the US on Thursday, pressured by sluggish buying and a lack of trading momentum. A market source told a team member that spot PGP levels softened as participants stayed cautious, holding back fresh orders in the face of muted downstream demand. Delivered polymer-grade propylene in the US Gulf was […]
Polypropylene prices in Europe softened again this week, weighed down by weak demand and abundant supply. Market players had hoped for a September restocking bounce, but the usual seasonal uptick never arrived. “The typical September restocking did not occur this year, leading to an oversupply,” one trader told a team member. Producers struggled to move […]
A Thailand-based producer has announced fresh offers for PET bottle-grade resin at USD 770–790 per metric ton, according to market information. The material will ship in October 2025 from the company’s China plant on an FOB basis. A source in China said the new offer reflects steady supply conditions and aims to capture buying interest […]
A Middle Eastern producer has announced an offer price of USD 880 per metric ton for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade bound for China, according to market information shared with. A source in China said the offer applies to October 2025 shipment on a CFR China Main Port basis. Traders noted that the move […]
BASF is planning a maintenance turnaround at its ethanolamines facility in Antwerp, Belgium, that will take the unit offline for several weeks later this year, according to market sources familiar with the operation. A contact in Belgium said the shutdown is expected to begin in the first half of October 2025 and continue until the […]
S-Oil Corp is preparing to take its No.1 residue fluid catalytic cracker (RFCC) unit in Onsan, South Korea, offline for a scheduled maintenance turnaround later this year, according to market sources. A contact in South Korea said the refinery plans to begin the outage by mid-October 2025, with operations expected to remain suspended until the […]
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