The US linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) export market paused its downward trajectory this week, with prices holding steady after two consecutive weeks of declines. Market participants described the stability less as a signal of recovery and more as a temporary lull, as buyers and sellers alike delayed fresh commitments while awaiting clearer guidance on September […]
Polypropylene (PP) export prices in the United States moved lower this week, pressured by persistently weak demand and muted interest from downstream converters. Market participants reported that despite a decline in feedstock costs, expectations of stronger buying activity failed to materialize, leaving the market under renewed pressure. A source told that both homopolymer and copolymer […]
The European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market faced renewed downward pressure this week, as spot prices weakened while contract prices held steady. Market participants reported that a combination of elevated stock levels, sluggish post-summer demand, and competitively priced imports weighed on sentiment, leaving sellers with little room to push through additional volumes. An industry source in […]
Global crude oil benchmarks traded slightly weaker in early Wednesday activity, reflecting a cautious tone across energy markets as traders assessed demand fundamentals against persistent oversupply concerns. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for October 2025 delivery slipped 0.19 percent, or 12 cents, to settle at USD 63.36 per barrel as of 6:00 a.m. EDT. Brent […]
The European polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market remained largely unchanged this week as buyers and sellers focused on September contract discussions, while spot demand showed little sign of meaningful recovery following the summer break. Despite the return of consumers to the market, activity stayed subdued, and prices rolled over in most segments. An industry source in […]
China’s polymer futures market showed a modestly bullish tone on Wednesday, with all major contracts ending the session higher. Market participants noted that while demand fundamentals remain soft, marginal restocking interest and stable cost signals provided some support to prices across polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and MEG. Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE, l2601) futures opened at RMB […]
Global specialty chemicals producer Nouryon has initiated a planned maintenance shutdown at its ethanolamines unit in Stenungsund, Sweden, adding to the list of scheduled outages across Europe’s intermediates sector. According to a source, the company commenced the turnaround on September 2, 2025, and the facility is expected to remain offline for roughly one month. While […]
Mexico’s state-owned energy and petrochemicals giant Pemex has taken its low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant at La Cangrejera offline for scheduled maintenance, according to market sources. A contact in Mexico reported that the facility was halted on August 22, 2025, though the precise duration of the outage has not been confirmed. An official statement from Pemex […]
China’s polyethylene market has seen another round of September offers emerge, with a leading Saudi Arabian producer heard to have announced its price for metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) at USD 1,005 per metric ton. The cargoes are being offered on a CFR China Main Port basis for shipment next month, according to a source. […]
Fresh import offers have emerged in the Chinese polyethylene market, with a Canadian producer heard to have put forward its price for metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) grades. According to a source, the offer stands at USD 1,005 per metric ton on a CFR China Main Port basis for September 2025 shipment. The announcement comes […]
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