Propylene prices in the US fell last week, touching their lowest point since April as oversupply and sluggish downstream demand weighed on the market. A US-based industry source told Polymerduniya that spot polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices were evaluated lower, reflecting recent trades. The decline, attributed to high inventory levels and weak demand from sectors such […]
On Thursday, U.S. propylene markets held steady, with no significant activity to shift pricing. According to a Polymerduniya industry source speaking on condition of anonymity, “Spot prices remained flat amid no bids or offers heard,” underscoring the caution and inactivity characterizing current trading conditions. Specifically, polymer-grade delivered propylene was assessed at 31.50–32.00 cents/lb FD U.S. […]
European polypropylene (PP) prices continued their downward slide this week amid lackluster demand and the familiar drag of mid-summer slowdowns. In the spot arena, injection-moulding grade PP in Northwest Europe slipped to EUR 935–945/mt FD, succumbing to a EUR 10/mt week-on-week drop. Block copolymer grades fared even worse, falling EUR 30/mt to land between EUR […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in the United States remained stable as a cautious market outlook weighed on trading activity. An anonymous industry source shared with a Polymerduniya team member that “the pricing undertone remained largely stable, while trading activity slowed due to widening gaps in pricing expectations between buyers and sellers.” Polymer grade spot-delivered propylene […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reported that a UK-based producer is offering its recycled polypropylene (R‑PP) homopolymer material, specifically the P512 grade, medium melt, black colour, MFI 10 for August 2025 shipment on an Ex‑Works basis. The quoted price is around GBP 575/mt, with minimum lot sizes of 20 tonnes per deal. This offer reflects a […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in the European market remained unchanged, even as upstream crude values weakened and producers scaled back output to protect margins. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member, “Even though producers reduced production levels to avoid losses and safeguard margins, the plentiful supply of […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Asia posted modest gains, buoyed by a more confident market outlook even as energy values continued to face downward pressure. An industry source in Asia told a Polymerduniya team member, “Propylene prices in Asia rose slightly, supported by optimistic market sentiment, despite energy values facing pressure. Even with a drop […]
On Tuesday, European propylene prices remained unchanged, with both spot polymer grade and CIF Northwest Europe (NWE) levels assessed at €750–760/mt FD NWE, showing no movement from Monday. According to a confidential industry source, this stability reflects abundant supply and conservative buying behavior: “Purchasers stayed wary, restricting acquisitions to urgent necessities … Many opted to […]
On Tuesday, U.S. propylene prices fell as lower upstream crude values and subdued regional buying weighed on sentiment. A U.S. industry insider told Polymerduniya that “the price fall was on the back of weaker upstream crude values and softer regional buying inquiries.” Refinery-grade spot delivered propylene prices were assessed at 30.50–31.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, down […]
In the U.S. polymer market, polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices inched lower on Monday, reflecting a soft trading tone and lackluster demand. According to an anonymous industry source speaking to Polymerduniya, “spot PGP prices fell due to a weak trading momentum and subdued demand conditions.” PGP spot delivered prices were assessed at 32.00–32.50 cents per pound […]
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