Ethylene prices in the United States remained unchanged on Monday, with the FD US Gulf benchmark assessed at 20.00-20.50 cents per pound, maintaining the same range as seen last Friday. An industry source in the US told that while the market remains stable, there have been reports of a few operational issues among crackers, though […]
On Monday, propylene prices remained stubbornly unchanged across major European and Asian markets, even as buyers stayed cautious and trading activity failed to heat up. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, conveyed to the team that while buying interest in the region is consistent, it is not enough to push prices […]
On Monday morning trading, crude oil benchmarks edged down modestly as markets held breath amid mixed signals and mounting pressure from both supply expectations and demand uncertainty. WTI crude for October delivery was quoted at USD 63.16 per barrel, marking a tiny dip of USD 0.14 (-0.22%), while Brent crude for November stood at USD […]
In Europe, methanol prices remained unchanged on Monday as market participants held back, constrained by subdued demand and lingering uncertainty. A polymer and chemical contact in Europe, choosing to remain anonymous, told a correspondent that although market fundamentals appear stable, activity has been muted because many customers are sticking to contractual volumes rather than spot […]
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 development that may stir the Asia‐Pacific HDPE market, a source in China reports that PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical is planning to resume production at its High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) unit around October 4, 2025, following a scheduled turnaround. The unit in question was taken offline for maintenance approximately August 15, 2025. As of now, […]
In Mailiao, Taiwan, a significant development appears to be shaping the downstream chemicals landscape: Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) is reportedly planning a maintenance turnaround of its Acrylonitrile (ACN) production unit in mid-December 2025. This information comes via a source based in Taiwan, though no public confirmation or detailed timeline has yet been released. Mailiao’s ACN […]
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 […]
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