A source in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region reports that a South Asian producer has tabled an offer for General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) grade at approximately USD 1,140/mt on a CFR GCC Main Port basis, for shipments slated in September 2025. This pricing emerges at a time when regional buyers are closely evaluating supply […]
The U.S. petrochemical sector closed the week under a subdued cloud, with most key polymers struggling to gain traction as buyers remained cautious and supplies stayed plentiful. Macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent trade headwinds continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping purchasing activity restrained and prices largely flat or drifting lower across major product streams. High-density polyethylene […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film spot prices slipped across Europe this week while contract values held steady. Oversupply and persistently weak demand weighed on sentiment as competitive imports, particularly from the United States, kept pressure on local suppliers. Buyers remained cautious, with limited restocking activity despite speculation about potential counter-tariffs on U.S. polyethylene. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices slipped in the Far East this week, while the rest of Asia saw little change. Sellers largely held offers steady as balanced inventories and moderate downstream demand kept the market cautious. Crude oil remained range-bound with a slightly positive bias, supported by Middle East tensions and the prospect of tighter U.S. […]
The US polymer market endured another week of downward pressure, as export prices across most grades slipped in response to abundant supply and sluggish international demand. Producers and traders grappled with mounting competition in key global markets, while buyers remained reluctant to commit beyond immediate needs, anticipating further concessions. In HDPE, spot export prices fell […]
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 […]
Polystyrene (PS) export prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as import prices recorded a minor decline. Market sentiment stayed steady to weak, supported primarily by demand from single-use applications such as food packaging, while broader consumption patterns across other downstream sectors continued to lag. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team […]
INEOS Styrolution has announced a €10 per tonne reduction in European polystyrene (PS) prices, effective August 1, 2025, marking a measured response to declining upstream styrene costs and subdued demand. The premium of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) over general-purpose PS (GPPS) remains unchanged at €100/t. The company’s pricing decision follows a larger €35/t drop in the August styrene […]
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