Category: Olefins

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U.S. HDPE Export Prices Stay Flat as Weak Demand and Ample Supply Cap Upward Moves

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 […]
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U.S. Ethylene Prices Hold Firm as Global Market Stays Quiet

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 […]
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U.S. Propylene Prices Steady as Trading Activity Remains Light

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 […]
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U.S. Ethylene Prices Hold Steady Amid Quiet Midweek Trading

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 […]
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US and Asian Ethylene Markets Hold Steady Amid Muted Activity

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 […]
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US Refinery Grade Propylene Prices Slide on Weak Demand and Ample Supply

Refinery grade propylene prices in the United States edged lower on Tuesday as the market grappled with sluggish demand and plentiful material availability. An industry source in the U.S., speaking on condition of anonymity, told a correspondent that market fundamentals remained largely bearish. The combination of lackluster downstream demand and oversupply conditions exerted pressure on […]
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Aramco, Sinopec, and FPCL Unite to Build $30bn Refining and Petrochemical Hub in China

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 […]
Polymer Pharma

US Ethylene Prices Slip on Weaker Deals; Asia Holds Steady

Ethylene prices in the United States started the week on a softer note, with values edging lower as trading activity reflected weaker sentiment. Market sources reported that deals were concluded at reduced levels, putting downward pressure on prices across the US Gulf region. On Monday, ethylene was assessed at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound FD US […]
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Chinese Polymer Futures End Mixed as PVC and MEG Decline, LLDPE Holds Steady

Polymer futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange closed Monday’s session on a mixed note, with some contracts slipping lower while others managed to hold firm. Market participants reported cautious trading activity, with sentiment weighed down by global demand uncertainties and fluctuating feedstock costs, though some products showed resilience. In the LLDPE (l2601) contract, prices opened […]

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