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. […]
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 […]
This week, prices for HDPE and LLDPE in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region headed downward, while LDPE rates remained stable. An industry source in the GCC, speaking anonymously to Polymerduniya, noted that ample supply and tepid demand during the typical summer lull, particularly in both the GCC and East Mediterranean regions, have emboldened buyers […]
A Polymerduniya source in Vietnam reports that a Saudi Arabian producer is offering HDPE Pipe (PE100 Black) grade at USD 1,020/mt, on a CFR Ho Chi Minh port basis for August 2025 delivery. This reflects current trade interest between the Middle East and Southeast Asia, particularly for high-performance, pressure-capable pipe materials.
A Polymerduniya source in Serbia reports that a local producer has announced an offer for HDPE Blow Moulding grade at €960/mt, on an FCA basis for August 2025 delivery. This follows earlier offers from the same region: for May delivery at €1,050/mt and June delivery at €960/mt
Lotte Titan Nusantara has temporarily shut down its No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plant in Cilegon for a scheduled maintenance turnaround. The outage, which commenced in early August 2025, is expected to last approximately one month, according to a Polymerduniya source in Indonesia. This facility, with an annual production capacity of 125,000 mt/year, plays a […]
US ethylene spot prices slipped last week, weighed down by reduced August offers, limited transactions, and falling crude oil values. A US-based industry source told Polymerduniya that the widening price gap between regions reflects uneven supply and demand trends across the country. Weak demand from downstream sectors, including packaging and construction, further contributed to the […]
On Thursday, U.S. ethylene prices experienced a modest decline as trading participants wrapped up deals at lower levels. The market closed with assessments at 24.50–25.00 cents/lb FD U.S. Gulf, marking a 1 cent/lb drop from Wednesday’s levels. Market feedback suggests that downward pressure is emerging amid subdued deal-making, even though sources indicate that the current […]
This week, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices in Latin America drifted downward, pressured by tepid demand, abundant supply, and ongoing economic uncertainty. A Polymerduniya industry source in the region explained that a sluggish August forecast, limited purchase interest from key downstream sectors, and competitive import offers, especially from Asia and the Middle East, forced sellers to […]
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