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Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp Shuts Ningbo PTA Plant No.1 for Maintenance

06/09/2025

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp (FCFC) has taken its No.1 Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) unit in Ningbo, China, offline, according to market sources. Industry participants report that the plant was heard to have been shut on or around September 4, 2025, for maintenance-related reasons. While the company has not provided an official statement, sources indicate […]

Dairen Chemical to Curb Operations at Singapore VAM Plant, Expected to Run at 80% Capacity from Mid-September

06/09/2025

Market reports from Singapore indicate that Dairen Chemical is preparing to reduce operating rates at its Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) plant. According to industry sources, the facility, located on Jurong Island, is expected to be run at around 80 percent of its production capacity starting from mid-September 2025. The development has sparked attention within the […]

European PET Market Under Pressure as Spot Prices Slip Amid Supply Glut and Import Competition

05/09/2025

The European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market faced renewed downward pressure this week, as spot prices weakened while contract prices held steady. Market participants reported that a combination of elevated stock levels, sluggish post-summer demand, and competitively priced imports weighed on sentiment, leaving sellers with little room to push through additional volumes. An industry source in […]

European PVC Prices Hold Steady Amid Weak Demand and Limited Restocking in September

05/09/2025

The European polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market remained largely unchanged this week as buyers and sellers focused on September contract discussions, while spot demand showed little sign of meaningful recovery following the summer break. Despite the return of consumers to the market, activity stayed subdued, and prices rolled over in most segments. An industry source in […]

China Polymer Futures Mixed as MEG Edges Higher While LLDPE, PP and PVC Decline

04/09/2025

Chinese polymer futures closed Wednesday on a mixed note, with three major contracts slipping while monoethylene glycol (MEG) managed to post modest gains. Market sentiment remained cautious as traders weighed weak downstream demand against ongoing supply adjustments. Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE, l2601) contracts opened at RMB 7,241/mt (USD 843/mt) and fluctuated between RMB 7,243/mt (USD […]

European Cyclohexane Contract Price for September Settles Sharply Lower at €793/mt

04/09/2025

The European cyclohexane (CX) market has seen a significant downward correction as the contract price for September 2025 settled considerably lower compared to the previous month. According to a source in Europe, the contract price for cyclohexane was agreed at €793 per metric ton on a CIF Northwest Europe basis. This marks a steep decline […]

Asian PVC Markets Weaken Amid Oversupply and Dampened Demand; India Holds Steady on Domestic Support

03/09/2025

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices across Asia faced renewed downward pressure this week, reflecting the combined weight of oversupply, soft downstream demand, and subdued regional trade activity. While most markets registered price declines, India stood out as relatively stable, supported by domestic price adjustments and policy factors, even as consumption there also showed signs of weakness. […]

Asian PET Prices Hold Steady Amid Volatile Energy Markets and Muted Demand

03/09/2025

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices across Asia remained largely unchanged this week, as the market continued to balance global energy volatility with seasonal slowdowns in downstream demand. A source in Asia noted that the Russia–Ukraine conflict and persistent U.S. sanctions on key oil-producing nations have heightened uncertainty in global supply chains, fueling a rise in international […]

China Polymer Futures Mixed as PVC Inches Higher, While LLDPE, PP and MEG Retreat

02/09/2025

Chinese polymer futures closed Monday with a mixed performance, reflecting the fragile sentiment across petrochemical markets. Gains in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contrasted with declines in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), and monoethylene glycol (MEG), underscoring the divergent fundamentals shaping trading activity. On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, LLDPE (l2601) contracts opened at RMB 7,275 (USD […]

US MEG Prices Hold Steady Despite Producer Restart as Trade Barriers Limit Market Options

01/09/2025

Monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices in the United States remained flat last week, with market sentiment subdued despite the restart of a major production facility in Louisiana. An industry source told that, “US MEG prices remained stable as offers stayed the same after a major producer returned to the market. Spot offers were noted to be […]

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European HDPE Market Weakens as Film and Blow Moulding Grades Slip; Injection Prices Hold Steady Amid Ample Supply and Tepid Demand

European Ethylene Market Shows Mixed Signals as Spot Prices Edge Higher and Import Values Weaken; Asian Prices Continue Downward Slide

European PET Market Holds Steady as Ample Supply and Weak Demand Keep Prices Flat Across Regions

European LDPE Contract Prices Edge Lower on Subdued Demand and Overseas Competition; Spot Market Remains Stable Despite Rising Feedstock Costs

China Polyolefin Futures Slip Amid Weak Market Sentiment; PVC and MEG Follow with Broad-Based Losses

European PVC Spot Prices Strengthen on Improved Demand and Rising Feedstock Costs; Contract Levels Hold Steady Across Key Markets

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European HDPE Market Weakens as Film and Blow Moulding Grades Slip; Injection Prices Hold Steady Amid Ample Supply and Tepid Demand

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp Shuts Ningbo PTA Plant No.1 for Maintenance

Dairen Chemical to Curb Operations at Singapore VAM Plant, Expected to Run at 80% Capacity from Mid-September

European PET Market Under Pressure as Spot Prices Slip Amid Supply Glut and Import Competition

European PVC Prices Hold Steady Amid Weak Demand and Limited Restocking in September

China Polymer Futures Mixed as MEG Edges Higher While LLDPE, PP and PVC Decline

European Cyclohexane Contract Price for September Settles Sharply Lower at €793/mt

Asian PVC Markets Weaken Amid Oversupply and Dampened Demand; India Holds Steady on Domestic Support

Asian PET Prices Hold Steady Amid Volatile Energy Markets and Muted Demand

China Polymer Futures Mixed as PVC Inches Higher, While LLDPE, PP and MEG Retreat

US MEG Prices Hold Steady Despite Producer Restart as Trade Barriers Limit Market Options

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European HDPE Market Weakens as Film and Blow Moulding Grades Slip; Injection Prices Hold Steady Amid Ample Supply and Tepid Demand

European Ethylene Market Shows Mixed Signals as Spot Prices Edge Higher and Import Values Weaken; Asian Prices Continue Downward Slide

European PET Market Holds Steady as Ample Supply and Weak Demand Keep Prices Flat Across Regions

European LDPE Contract Prices Edge Lower on Subdued Demand and Overseas Competition; Spot Market Remains Stable Despite Rising Feedstock Costs

China Polyolefin Futures Slip Amid Weak Market Sentiment; PVC and MEG Follow with Broad-Based Losses

European PVC Spot Prices Strengthen on Improved Demand and Rising Feedstock Costs; Contract Levels Hold Steady Across Key Markets

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