The European polymer complex remained subdued in August, with most grades under pressure from weak demand, heavy inventories, and the seasonal holiday slowdown. While some contracts rolled over, spot markets reflected more noticeable declines, as buyers avoided fresh commitments and sellers struggled with oversupply. In HDPE, spot values drifted lower while contract settlements mostly rolled […]
The Asian polyethylene and polypropylene markets remained subdued this week, with prices either holding steady or easing across most segments. Market sentiment was cautious, shaped by geopolitical headlines, seasonal shifts, and regional supply developments. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, reportedly pushed by a US-led diplomatic effort, sparked hopes of lower crude oil prices, but […]
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 […]
A Polymerduniya source in China revealed that a domestic producer has announced an offer for Ethylene‑Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin, specifically the VA 28% grade suitable for PV film applications, priced at USD 1,190 per metric ton on an FOB Ningbo port basis, with payment terms of TT in advance for shipments scheduled in August–September 2025. This […]
Hyundai Chemical Co Ltd is preparing for a significant scheduled turnaround at its LDPE/EVA swing plant in Daesan, South Korea, with maintenance anticipated to begin on October 13, 2025, and extend through November 24, 2025, according to a source speaking on condition of anonymity. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of approximately 300,000 mt, routinely […]
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