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Asian LLDPE Prices Slide as Weak Demand, Currency Pressures, and Oversupply Dominate Regional Markets

03/09/2025
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) prices across Asia trended downward this week, weighed by a mix of fragile demand, oversupply, and macroeconomic headwinds. Industry participants pointed to the Russia–Ukraine conflict and persistent U.S. sanctions on major oil-producing countries as key global factors driving crude oil volatility, adding unpredictability to energy and petrochemical markets. In Far East […]
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European Ethylene Prices Tumble on Oversupply and Weak Demand; Asia Holds Steady

03/09/2025
European ethylene markets faced a sharp correction on Tuesday, as prices plunged under the weight of subdued demand and persistent oversupply. According to a source in Europe, the downturn was driven by sluggish buying activity, with converters holding back purchases amid broader macroeconomic headwinds. Elevated interest rates and ongoing inflationary pressures have dampened industrial confidence, […]
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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 […]
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European Ethylene Prices Edge Higher on Supply Tightness and Robust Demand; Asia Holds Steady

02/09/2025
Ethylene prices in Europe began the week on a firmer note, supported by reports of tighter availability and steady buying activity across the region. Market participants noted that supply constraints, combined with healthy derivative demand, provided upward momentum after weeks of relatively muted trading. An industry source in Europe, “Prices moved higher as reports pointed […]
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US Ethylene Prices Extend Losses Despite Plant Disruptions as Weak PE Demand Weighs on Market

01/09/2025
US spot ethylene prices fell further last week, extending a downward trend that has persisted through August despite reports of supply disruptions at major olefins facilities. Market sentiment remained bearish as ample availability and weak downstream demand outweighed temporary outages. A market source told that, “Spot ethylene prices in the U.S. kept declining, even with […]
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European Ethylene Contract Price Edges Higher for September Amid Stable Demand and Ample Supply

30/08/2025
The European ethylene contract price for September 2025 has settled marginally higher, reflecting a market still balanced between steady demand and ample availability. According to a source, the benchmark contract price was finalized at EUR 1,130 per metric ton FD Northwest Europe, up by EUR 5/mt from August’s settlement level. Market participants described the modest […]
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European Polymer Prices Mixed: Spot HDPE and LDPE Decline While LLDPE Holds Firm Against Weak Demand

30/08/2025
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. […]
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US Polymer Exports Under Pressure: HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE Weaken While PVC Prices Plunge Below $600/mt

30/08/2025
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 […]
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