Polypropylene (PP) prices in Europe drifted lower this week as muted demand and ample supply weighed heavily on sentiment, overshadowing an uptick in upstream propylene spot values. A market participant told Polymerduniya, “The European polypropylene market experienced price decreases in August across every product segment, impacted by weak buyer interest and reduced spot activity as […]
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 […]
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in Europe remained unchanged this week as weak demand and seasonal slowdowns weighed on trading activity. Market participants noted subdued buying interest, with most players holding back ahead of September contract negotiations. A European industry source told Polymerduniya, “Trading activity in the EVA spot market stayed muted amid persistently low […]
Key Chinese polymer futures contracts closed weaker on Wednesday, with LLDPE, polypropylene, PVC and monoethylene glycol all slipping amid cautious market sentiment and subdued buying activity. On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, LLDPE (l2601) opened at RMB 7,370 (USD 858) and closed at RMB 7,358 (USD 856), down 0.42% or RMB 31 (USD 3.61/mt) from the […]
Propylene prices in Europe remained stable on Wednesday, with weak demand and ample supply keeping trading activity subdued. A regional industry source told Polymerduniya, “Even though the pricing trend remained stable, buying activity stayed muted due to weak demand and abundant supply.” CIF Northwest Europe propylene was assessed at EUR 725–735/mt, unchanged from Tuesday. Spot […]
Ethylene prices showed mixed movements across Asia on Wednesday, with Northeast Asia edging higher while Southeast Asia remained unchanged. CFR Northeast Asia prices were assessed at USD 840–850/mt, up by USD 5/mt from Tuesday. A regional industry source told that, “Ethylene prices in Northeast Asia saw an increase, backed by a rise in local purchasing […]
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