Polypropylene (PP) prices across Asia rolled over this week, reflecting an uneasy balance between ample supply and muted demand, as regional markets struggled to find direction amid mounting economic pressures and sluggish downstream activity. A source in Asia observed that the global energy backdrop remains a defining factor, with the Russia–Ukraine conflict and U.S. sanctions […]
SK picglobal is preparing to resume operations at its Propylene Oxide (PO) plant in Ulsan, South Korea, following a planned maintenance turnaround. A source in South Korea confirmed that the facility, which was taken offline on August 13, 2025, is expected to return to production by early October. The Ulsan-based plant has an annual production […]
Propylene markets in Europe began the week on a firmer note, with spot values registering modest gains as improved buying sentiment provided support. Traders reported that regional demand, while not exceptionally strong, was sufficient to lift prices after several weeks of subdued trading activity. An industry source in Europe told Polymerduniya, “Prices gained on the […]
Polypropylene (PP) prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region remained unchanged this week, with market sentiment balanced but clouded by geopolitical uncertainty. A regional industry source told that, “Prices of polypropylene stayed steady in the GCC, with fundamentals largely in equilibrium. However, concerns about a possible resurgence of conflict between Israel and Iran have […]
Propylene markets in the United States showed a mixed performance last week, with refinery-grade propylene (RGP) recording modest gains while polymer-grade propylene (PGP) remained largely unchanged as sentiment stayed cautious. According to an industry source, RGP prices edged higher, buoyed by stronger bids in the railcar sector and spillover momentum from earlier gains in the […]
Ethylene prices in Asia climbed higher last week, buoyed by supply constraints and reduced spot availability, even as downstream fundamentals remained weak. An industry source told, that the upward move was largely driven by a shortage of September-loading cargoes, as producers across the region continued to run plants at reduced operating rates due to both […]
Propylene contract prices in the United States settled lower for August 2025, reflecting weaker downstream demand and steady supply levels that continue to weigh on market sentiment. According to a local industry source, polymer grade propylene (PGP) contracts for August finalized at 35.50 cents per pound, while chemical grade propylene (CGP) settled at 34.00 cents […]
Tianhong Chemical has resumed operations at its propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility in Dongying, Shandong province, China, after completing a maintenance turnaround. According to a market source, “The company is heard to have resumed operations at the plant around August 25, 2025, following a maintenance shutdown that began around June 30, 2025. However, an official statement […]
Polypropylene (PP) prices across Latin America drifted lower this week, pressured by declining freight costs from Asia and competitive offers from suppliers in China and the Middle East. The arrival of attractively priced cargoes eroded sentiment across Brazil, Mercosur, and the West Coast of South America, leaving regional producers facing intensifying competition and subdued downstream […]
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 […]
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