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 […]
This week, U.S. high-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices held firm among persistent global market challenges. On Friday, assessments showed steady levels across HDPE grades: blow-moulding at USD 830–855/mt FAS Houston, injection at USD 830–850/mt, and film at USD 875–895/mt, all unchanged week-on-week. Sellers managed to maintain pricing discipline, aided by consistent demand from Mexico and […]
Ethylene prices in the European region recorded a noticeable gain on Wednesday, driven by improved regional demand and a rise in upstream naphtha values. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member, “Prices increased due to better regional demand trends and higher upstream naphtha values in the region.” […]
On Tuesday, ethylene prices in the U.S. Gulf Coast gained 0.50 cents/lb, climbing to 26.50–27.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, driven by a surge in trade activity and stronger market discussions. An industry insider told Polymerduniya that the upturn was triggered by reports of concluded trades at higher levels, underscoring increased buyer engagement. Meanwhile, Northeast Asian markets […]
On Monday, CIF Northwest Europe (NWE) ethylene prices were unchanged at USD 800–810/mt, while FD NWE levels held steady at €705–715/mt, both in line with Friday’s assessments. The European market maintained a cautious tone as purchasing activity remained muted, with an anonymous industry source noting, “Purchasing activity in the region remained subdued,” and that buyers […]
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