Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical is preparing to take its No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Nanjing offline for scheduled maintenance, according to a market source. The shutdown is expected to begin on September 10, 2025 and last until September 17, 2025, although an official confirmation from the company has not yet been issued. The Nanjing […]
An industry source in Indonesia reports that a prominent U.S. petrochemical producer has placed a fresh offer for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blow molding grade at USD 950 per metric ton, stirring interest among regional buyers. The shipment is slated for September 2025 delivery on a CFR (Cost and Freight) Indonesia Main Port basis. Market participants […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices displayed a mixed performance across Asia this week, with declines observed in the Far East Asian market, while stability dominated other regions. An industry source in Asia, who wished to remain unnamed, explained that crude oil continues to exert a muted influence on the broader petrochemical complex. Oil prices are expected […]
Sino-Korean Petrochemical has temporarily taken offline its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in China, according to market sources. Industry participants reported that the company halted operations at the facility around September 5, 2025, citing maintenance work. While the exact duration of the outage has not been disclosed, the shutdown has stirred speculation among traders and buyers […]
Market sources in East Africa have reported that a prominent Saudi Arabian producer has issued a new price offer for its HDPE Film (GF1442) grade. The offer has been heard at USD 1210 per metric ton, with shipment scheduled for September 2025. The material is being quoted on a CFR basis at Maputo port, Mozambique, […]
PetroChina Jilin Petrochemical has reportedly resumed operations at its No.1 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Jilin, China, following a planned maintenance turnaround. Market sources in China informed that the company is believed to have brought the unit back online around September 4, 2025. The facility had been taken offline at the end of July for […]
The US polymers market displayed a blend of ongoing weakness and tentative optimism this week, as most segments continued to face pressure from subdued demand and oversupply. While high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) grappled with persistent downward sentiment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) provided a rare bright spot, with export prices […]
The European polymers market presented a mixed picture this week, with different product segments charting diverging courses as players returned cautiously after the summer lull. While some polyethylene grades experienced price gains, others came under pressure from weak demand and competitive imports, with overall trading activity remaining restrained across most markets. In the high-density polyethylene […]
HDPE Prices in Asia stayed unchanged this week. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Russia–Ukraine conflict and U.S. sanctions on key oil producers, have heightened supply chain risks and pushed up crude oil prices, adding volatility to the global energy landscape. In China, the HDPE market held steady-to-soft as buyer–seller price gaps widened. Middle Eastern suppliers […]
Fresh market signals have emerged from China’s polymer sector, with reports of a new offer for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Yarn grade. According to industry sources, a domestic Chinese producer is heard to have announced its latest price at the USD 970 per metric ton level. The offer has been quoted on a Free on Board […]
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