The European polymer market showed a divided picture this week, with spot HDPE and LDPE prices easing on sluggish demand and sufficient supply, while LLDPE managed to hold firmer thanks to reduced availability and selective demand support. Contract prices across most polyethylene grades, however, rolled over as market participants awaited clearer direction from September negotiations. […]
The US polymer market faced another bearish week, with most polyethylene grades drifting lower and PVC export prices collapsing to levels under USD 600/mt. Ample supply, soft global demand, and growing competition from overseas producers have kept sentiment weak, leaving traders and producers struggling to maintain margins. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices moved lower, weighed […]
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) export prices in the United States fell sharply this week, sinking below USD 600/mt as oversupply and weak demand continued to dominate market dynamics. Traders said the steep decline has raised expectations that producers may eventually cut operating rates to stem further price losses, although no such moves have been confirmed. A […]
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) export prices in the United States fell this week, weighed down by subdued global demand and persistently high supply levels. Traders reported that sluggish conditions, evident throughout August, extended across both domestic and key international markets, leaving sellers with limited room to maneuver. A US-based market participant told Polymerduniya, “US spot […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Latin America showed a mixed pattern this week, with values slipping in West Coast South America (WCSA) while holding steady in Brazil and Mercosur. The decline reflected subdued trading activity and continued oversupply, keeping buyers firmly in a wait-and-see mode. A regional industry source told, “Spot prices for LDPE in […]
Ethylene prices in the United States remained unchanged on Thursday, with slower purchasing activity keeping sentiment subdued. Market participants reported that the lull in buying interest reflected broader weakness in downstream derivatives such as polyethylene and styrene, where demand continues to trail expectations. A US-based industry source told that, “Prices remained unchanged as purchasing activity […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Latin America slipped this week, weighed down by fragile fundamentals, seasonally sluggish demand, and competitive import pressure from the US and Middle East. Market participants described sentiment in the West Coast of South America and the Mercosur region as negative, with buyers opting to defer fresh commitments in anticipation of […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States declined this week as weak demand and abundant supply across all polyethylene grades continued to weigh on sentiment. Market participants reported that the bearish tone seen throughout August has persisted, with both domestic and export markets facing subdued buying interest. A US-based industry source told Polymerduniya, […]
Ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) prices in the United States reflected a mixed undertone this week, as export activity lent support to EDC while VCM values eased under pressure from a weakening global PVC market. A US-based industry source told that, “US export prices for ethylene dichloride stayed steady as market activity […]
Ethylene prices slipped in Europe on Wednesday as subdued demand and ample regional supply exerted downward pressure, while Northeast Asia bucked the trend with a modest uptick. A market participant in Europe told Polymerduniya, “Prices came under bearish pressure as weak demand and ample supply weighed on the market.” The sentiment reflects broader weakness in […]
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