Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Europe came under renewed pressure this week, with spot values sliding sharply while contract prices largely held their ground. Market participants reported that a combination of sluggish downstream demand and plentiful supply continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping buyers firmly on the sidelines. Industry sources said spot LDPE prices fell […]
France’s petrochemical market is bracing for a lengthy outage as Naphtachimie has taken its large steam cracker in Lavera offline for scheduled maintenance. Industry sources indicate that the shutdown began in the first half of September 2025 and, according to market chatter, the facility may remain out of operation until the end of the year. […]
U.S. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) export prices edged lower this week, reflecting a market caught between persistent oversupply and divergent expectations for near-term demand. Industry sources told that sentiment has turned more cautious after several weeks of tentative strength, with buyers and sellers debating whether current levels can hold or if further weakness lies ahead. Market […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) markets presented a mixed picture this week, with U.S. export prices remaining flat even as values in parts of South America edged lower. Industry sources told that an extended stretch of oversupply and weak downstream demand continues to weigh on sentiment across both regions, leaving sellers with little leverage to push for […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States remained steady this week, with market participants citing soft demand and comfortable supply levels that have carried over into September. According to an industry source, the combination of muted downstream consumption, macroeconomic headwinds, and lingering trade uncertainties continues to weigh on sentiment, leaving sellers with little […]
Ethylene prices in the United States remained unchanged on Thursday, reflecting a period of subdued market activity and balanced supply-demand fundamentals. An industry source told that trading volumes were light, with participants showing little urgency to adjust bids or offers as domestic fundamentals stayed steady. Assessments placed U.S. Gulf Coast ethylene at 20.00–20.50 cents per […]
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 markets across the United States and Asia remained stable on Tuesday, reflecting subdued trading conditions and limited fresh developments. In the U.S., industry participants reported muted sentiment, with discussions heard to be quiet and lacking significant momentum. According to market sources, ethylene prices were assessed unchanged at 20.00-20.50 cents/lb FD US Gulf, holding firm […]
This week, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) prices across Asia remained largely unchanged, reflecting a steady balance between supply and demand as the market continued to trade within a cautious but stable range. An industry source in Asia, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a correspondent that crude oil is expected to remain range-bound to slightly […]
Aramco, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec), and Fujian Petrochemical Company Ltd. (FPCL) have launched a new joint venture, Fujian Sinopec Aramco Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd, to develop a large-scale integrated refining and petrochemical complex in China’s Fujian province. The partnership, officially announced at a signing ceremony in Xiamen on 7 September 2025, underscores […]
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