On Monday, U.S. ethylene prices slipped, highlighting a tepid market environment. Spot prices for delivery to the U.S. Gulf were assessed at 24.50–25.00¢/lb, down by 0.50¢/lb from Friday’s levels, as deals closed at softer price points. This decline reflects subdued trading sentiment amid cautious purchasing behavior. Across the Pacific, Asian markets saw a contrasting trend. […]
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, PVC resin prices remained unchanged this week, as confirmed by a regional Polymerduniya source. The Suspension grade PVC was assessed at USD 680–720/mt CFR GCC, matching levels from the previous week. Market sentiment in the region remains cautious. According to the source, sluggish construction activity and competitive pricing […]
PetroChina Guangdong Petrochemical is scheduled to take its Styrene Monomer (SM) unit offline for maintenance beginning on September 5, 2025, an industry source in China confirmed to Polymerduniya. The planned shutdown is set to impact production, although no specific timeline for the duration of the maintenance has been disclosed. Located in Guangdong, the SM unit […]
As of August 11, 2025, domestic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in China remained unchanged, according to an update from leading manufacturers, including Jiangsu Sanfangxiang, Zhejiang Wankai, Zhuhai China Resources, and Xiamen Tenglong. None of these industry players altered their price offerings as of the latest assessment. The market stability underscores a balanced stance between supply […]
China’s mono-ethylene glycol (MEG) market experienced a slight uptick on August 11, with CFR China prices rising from USD 520–525/mt on August 8 to USD 525–530/mt, according to Polymerduniya’s latest assessment. The upward move, though modest, suggests improving sentiment in Asia’s downstream sectors, possibly driven by cautious restocking and a firmer outlook in global commodity […]
On Monday, the U.S. propylene market remained notably stable, with both polymer-grade and refinery-grade spot prices aligned with end-of-week assessments. Industry sources attribute the steady pricing to subdued trading activity, fueled by widening pricing gaps between buyers and sellers. Polymer-grade spot delivered propylene was assessed at 31.50–32.00¢/lb FD US Gulf, unchanged from Friday’s levels. Similarly, […]
On Monday, ethylene prices in Europe revealed a mixed undertone. CIF NWE prices slid to USD 850–860/mt, down USD 5/mt from Friday’s levels, as regional demand softened and supplies remained ample. An anonymous industry insider conveyed that weaker demand and abundant availability weighed on pricing. At the same time, FD NWE pricing held steady at […]
In Europe, propylene prices remained unchanged on Monday, with both spot polymer-grade and CIF NWE levels assessed at €750–760/mt FD NWE, reflecting no movement from Friday’s marks. An anonymous industry source reported that weak sentiment prevailed, characterized by lackluster buying activity and fragile demand fundamentals across the region’s downstream segments. Consequently, buyers have adopted a […]
Propylene prices solidified gains across Asia on Monday, buoyed by stronger buying sentiment in key markets. An industry insider told Polymerduniya that improving demand, combined with a slight uptick in crude oil futures amid ongoing supply concerns, helped lift feedstock values. Specifically, FOB Korea propylene prices rose to USD 740–750/mt, marking a USD +5/mt jump […]
Last week, U.S. monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices in the U.S. slipped as market participants absorbed signals showing August rates trailing those in Asia. A Polymerduniya source revealed that discounts hovered just under the triple-digit mark, influenced by a persistent supply disruption at a key production site. The disruption began in late July, and although repair […]
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