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 vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in the United States fell this week, tracking the downward movement in the upstream ethylene market. Market participants noted that the decline underscores the tight cost linkage between EVA and its primary feedstock, with spot export values easing as ethylene availability increased. According to a U.S.-based distributor, demand in the […]
Polycarbonate (PC) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, as the market continued to move through a prolonged low cycle. Industry sources report that both extrusion and general-purpose injection molding grades tracked steady pricing, mirroring a similar trend in key Asian markets. Market participants pointed to a combination of factors keeping prices in […]
Celanese is preparing to bring its acetic acid unit in Pulau Sakra, Singapore, back online in the first half of October 2025, according to an industry source. The facility has been offline since mid-August 2025 for scheduled maintenance, and while market chatter points to an imminent restart, the company has yet to issue an official […]
Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical is preparing to take its No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Nanjing offline for scheduled maintenance, according to a market source. The shutdown is expected to begin on September 10, 2025 and last until September 17, 2025, although an official confirmation from the company has not yet been issued. The Nanjing […]
Hyundai Chemical is reportedly preparing to take its polypropylene (PP) units in Daesan, South Korea, offline for planned maintenance, according to a market source. The temporary shutdown is expected to begin around October 13, 2025, with operations likely to resume by December 14, 2025, though the company has yet to release an official confirmation. The […]
Sinopec Mitsui Chemicals has halted operations at its Bisphenol A (BPA) facility in Caojing, Shanghai, following an unplanned maintenance shutdown that began on September 9, 2025, according to a market source in China. The company has not issued an official statement on the outage, and the timeline for restarting the plant remains uncertain, keeping market […]
A market contact in Indonesia reports that a leading Malaysian petrochemical producer has announced a fresh offer for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film grade at USD 1,100 per metric ton, sparking interest across the regional plastics market. The shipment is scheduled for September 2025 and will be supplied on a CFR (Cost and Freight) Indonesia Main […]
An industry source in Indonesia reports that a prominent U.S. petrochemical producer has placed a fresh offer for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blow molding grade at USD 950 per metric ton, stirring interest among regional buyers. The shipment is slated for September 2025 delivery on a CFR (Cost and Freight) Indonesia Main Port basis. Market participants […]
A market source in Indonesia reports that a leading polymer producer from the United Arab Emirates has unveiled a fresh offer for polypropylene (PP) block copolymer at USD 890 per metric ton, drawing attention across the regional plastics market. According to the source, the cargo is scheduled for September 2025 shipment and will be supplied […]
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