Recycled polymer markets across the Middle East maintained a steady footing over the past week, with prices largely unchanged as balanced supply–demand fundamentals kept volatility in check. Industry participants pointed to stable inventories and reliable collection flows as the primary factors supporting price stability, even as downstream consumption remained tepid. Converters continued to buy only […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Asia drifted lower this week as a combination of global and regional forces created a subdued trading environment. A market source noted that lingering geopolitical tensions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict continue to raise concerns about global supply disruptions. At the same time, expectations of a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate […]
A source in China confirms that a Saudi Arabian producer has reportedly put forward an offer of USD 900 per metric ton for its HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) film grade. The offer is based on a CFR China Main Port delivery and is intended for October 2025 shipment. Market watchers suggest that this pricing indicates a […]
A source in Vietnam has revealed that a US producer is reportedly putting forward an offer for its HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Film grade in the USD 860-870 per metric ton range. The price is quoted on a CIF Ho Chi Minh Port basis and applies to shipments scheduled for October 2025. Industry insiders believe this […]
A source in China reports that a producer from the Middle East has floated an offer for HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) film grade at USD 925 per metric ton, for cargo to be shipped in October 2025 on a CFR China Main Port basis. This latest offer appears to reflect softening supply-side pressure, but also indicates […]
In a development that may stir the Asia‐Pacific HDPE market, a source in China reports that PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical is planning to resume production at its High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) unit around October 4, 2025, following a scheduled turnaround. The unit in question was taken offline for maintenance approximately August 15, 2025. As of now, […]
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. […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States remained steady this week, with market participants citing soft demand and comfortable supply levels that have carried over into September. According to an industry source, the combination of muted downstream consumption, macroeconomic headwinds, and lingering trade uncertainties continues to weigh on sentiment, leaving sellers with little […]
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