The isopropanol (IPA) market is bracing for potential supply ripples after Kellin Chemical unexpectedly shut down its IPA production unit in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu province. According to a source in China, the facility was taken offline for maintenance around September 10, 2025, though the exact duration of the outage remains uncertain. The 100,000-metric-ton-per-year plant is a […]
Pakistan’s chemical market is witnessing fresh activity as a Dubai-based trader has reportedly extended new offers for September 2025 shipment of key solvents. According to industry sources, the trader is said to be offering N-Propanol (pure grade, South Africa origin) at around USD 1,100 per metric ton, while N-Propanil (technical grade) is being pitched at […]
Propylene prices in the United States held firm on Wednesday, reflecting a market characterized by limited spot activity and a widening gap between buying and selling expectations. According to an industry source cited, the overall pricing undertone remained stable, with participants noting little incentive to adjust bids or offers. Assessments for polymer-grade propylene (PGP) spot […]
Ethylene prices in the United States remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, reflecting a market that continues to move through a period of subdued activity. According to an industry source told that, market discussions were muted, with participants citing limited spot interest and balanced supply-demand fundamentals. Assessments for U.S. ethylene were reported at 20.00–20.50 cents per […]
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in the United States fell this week, tracking the downward movement in the upstream ethylene market. Market participants noted that the decline underscores the tight cost linkage between EVA and its primary feedstock, with spot export values easing as ethylene availability increased. According to a U.S.-based distributor, demand in the […]
Polycarbonate (PC) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, as the market continued to move through a prolonged low cycle. Industry sources report that both extrusion and general-purpose injection molding grades tracked steady pricing, mirroring a similar trend in key Asian markets. Market participants pointed to a combination of factors keeping prices in […]
Celanese is preparing to bring its acetic acid unit in Pulau Sakra, Singapore, back online in the first half of October 2025, according to an industry source. The facility has been offline since mid-August 2025 for scheduled maintenance, and while market chatter points to an imminent restart, the company has yet to issue an official […]
Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical is preparing to take its No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Nanjing offline for scheduled maintenance, according to a market source. The shutdown is expected to begin on September 10, 2025 and last until September 17, 2025, although an official confirmation from the company has not yet been issued. The Nanjing […]
Hyundai Chemical is reportedly preparing to take its polypropylene (PP) units in Daesan, South Korea, offline for planned maintenance, according to a market source. The temporary shutdown is expected to begin around October 13, 2025, with operations likely to resume by December 14, 2025, though the company has yet to release an official confirmation. The […]
Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals has halted operations at its Bisphenol A (BPA) facility in Caojing, Shanghai, following an unplanned maintenance shutdown that began on September 9, 2025, according to a market source in China. The company has not issued an official statement on the outage, and the timeline for restarting the plant remains uncertain, keeping market […]
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