Ethylene markets in Asia began the week with a split performance, as Southeast Asia registered modest gains while Northeast Asia remained largely unchanged. On Monday, CFR Southeast Asia ethylene prices were assessed at USD 830–840/mt, marking an increase of USD 5/mt from Friday. A regional industry source told that the rise was supported by improved […]
Chemplast Sanmar Limited has opted to maintain its pricing for PVC Paste grade material, leaving rates unchanged as of September 1, 2025. A domestic industry source informed the Polymerduniya team that the company’s current basic price stands at Rs.101.50/kg, with no adjustments announced despite fluctuations in broader raw material and polymer markets. The decision to […]
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 […]
PetroChina Guangdong Petrochemical is preparing to shut down its styrene monomer (SM) unit in southern China for planned maintenance, according to market sources. A source revealed that the unit is expected to be taken offline on September 5, 2025, although the duration of the shutdown has not yet been confirmed and no official statement has […]
Ningxia Baofeng Energy has taken its polypropylene (PP) production units offline for maintenance, adding to a wave of scheduled and unscheduled outages in China’s petrochemical sector. According to a source in China reported that the company halted operations around August 31, 2025, though details regarding the precise duration of the shutdown remain uncertain, and no […]
Ningxia Baofeng Energy has shut down operations at its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Yinchuan, Ningxia province, after initiating a maintenance turnaround at the end of August 2025. According to a source in China, “The company is reported to have halted its units around August 31, 2025, for maintenance. However, the exact date and duration […]
Huizhou Yuxin Chemical has revised its domestic butanone offers higher, reflecting firmer sentiment in the Chinese solvents market. According to an industry source in China, the company increased its ex-works prices by Yuan 100 per metric ton, bringing the new offer level to Yuan 7,000/mt. Market participants noted that the upward adjustment comes against the […]
Sri Lanka’s polyethylene market saw fresh offers this week, with a Middle Eastern producer heard to have announced prices for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film grades in the range of USD 1,000–1,010 per metric ton on a CFR Colombo port basis for September 2025 shipment, according to a source. The commercial terms were reported as […]
Bangladesh’s polyethylene market has seen fresh movement, with a Saudi Arabian producer heard to have announced its offer for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade at USD 950 per metric ton on a CFR Chattogram port basis for September 2025 shipment, according to a source. The announcement comes at a time when Bangladeshi converters remain […]
Fresh activity has been reported in China’s polyethylene market, where a domestic trader is heard to have announced an offer for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blow molding grade at USD 910 per metric ton on an FOB Ningbo port basis for September 2025 shipment. Market participants highlighted that the offer level sits within the lower end […]
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