On Wednesday, propylene prices in Europe moved lower as weak regional demand and sufficient availability weighed on sentiment. An industry source in Europe told a Polymerduniya team member that the market remained under pressure, with limited buying interest and ample supply driving prices down. CIF NWE propylene was assessed at Euro 735–745/mt, marking a decline […]
This week, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in Europe continued their downward trajectory, pressured by weak demand and seasonal factors. An industry source in Europe told a Polymerduniya team member that prices for all EVA grades fell through the month as the end of the agricultural film season dampened activity and the summer slowdown further […]
On Wednesday, polymer futures in China closed on a firmer note, with LLDPE, PP, PVC, and MEG all recording modest day-on-day gains, supported by steady market sentiment and improved buying interest. LLDPE (l2601) opened at RMB 7,347 (USD 850) and traded between RMB 7,413 (USD 858) and RMB 7,337 (USD 849) before closing at RMB […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Asia recorded gains, supported by rising upstream energy costs and improving market sentiment. An industry source in Asia told a Polymerduniya team member that higher crude and naphtha prices created cost-push pressure, while robust purchasing interest from local end-users and traders further lifted confidence. Market players highlighted that firmer feedstock […]
On Wednesday, European ethylene prices remained stable even as upstream energy costs moved higher, reflecting steady buying interest across regional markets. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member that prices held constant largely due to sustained purchasing activity. Ethylene prices in Europe were assessed at USD 845–855/mt […]
This week, recycled polymer prices across the Middle Eastern region remained stable, supported by consistent buying interest from converters and steady availability in most markets. Traders noted that comfortable inventory levels and moderate collection activity kept supply in balance, while downstream demand in certain sectors stayed soft. The absence of major disruptions, combined with cautious […]
In a groundbreaking move for the plastics industry, Lummus Technology announced that Vioneo has selected its Novolen® polypropylene (PP) technology for a new plant in Antwerp, Belgium. This facility will form the centerpiece of Vioneo’s pioneering complex, which is set to become the world’s first industrial-scale producer of fossil-free plastics made entirely from green methanol. […]
In a market grappling with intensified global competition, polypropylene (PP) homopolymer export prices in the U.S. held steady at USD 960–980 per metric ton FAS Houston on August 14, 2025, showing no change from the previous week, according to Polymerduniya. Despite mounting export pressures from cheaper Asian offerings and persistent tariff uncertainty, U.S. sellers resisted […]
Keyuan Petrochemicals has pulled the plug on its No. 1 Styrene Monomer (SM) plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang, suspending operations beginning around August 11, 2025, according to a Polymerduniya source in China. The shutdown, reportedly initiated for maintenance work, leaves market watchers anticipating news on when the unit will come back online. This facility, which contributes […]
Petronas Chemicals is preparing for a significant maintenance turnaround, with plans to shut down its butyl acetate (butac) unit at Kerteh by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to a Polymerduniya source in Malaysia. While the specific date and duration remain unconfirmed, industry insiders expect the plant to be offline through this […]
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