Asian polyethylene and polypropylene markets displayed mixed trends this week, with most grades holding steady while certain segments posted modest movements against a backdrop of oversupply, muted demand, and heightened geopolitical tensions. Market participants pointed to the Russia–Ukraine conflict and its impact on energy infrastructure as a source of short-term volatility, though futures markets signaled […]
Saudi producer SABIC has released new polyethylene offers to Pakistan, covering a range of grades for upcoming shipments. Market sources reported that LLDPE 118WJ was offered at USD 1,040/mt, while LLDPE 119ZJ was quoted slightly lower at USD 1,030/mt. HDPE 952 was priced at USD 980/mt, and LDPE 4024WN stood at USD 1,170/mt. The latest […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Latin America slipped this week, weighed down by fragile fundamentals, seasonally sluggish demand, and competitive import pressure from the US and Middle East. Market participants described sentiment in the West Coast of South America and the Mercosur region as negative, with buyers opting to defer fresh commitments in anticipation of […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States declined this week as weak demand and abundant supply across all polyethylene grades continued to weigh on sentiment. Market participants reported that the bearish tone seen throughout August has persisted, with both domestic and export markets facing subdued buying interest. A US-based industry source told Polymerduniya, […]
Recycled high-density polyethylene (R-HDPE) markets in Asia showed a modest uptick this week, with natural film pellet prices climbing slightly even as black blow molding grades held steady. Market sentiment, however, remains cautious as recyclers struggle to compete with cheaper virgin polyethylene. A regional industry source told that, “The Asian R-HDPE natural film pellet market […]
Over the past decade, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) petrochemical sector has quietly undergone a transformative evolution, blending environmental stewardship with economic savvy. Led by the forward-thinking Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the industry has demonstrated that sustainability and growth can go hand in hand, if guided by strategic vision. Between 2013 and 2023, […]
Ethylene prices in the United States moved lower on Monday as market activity reflected deals concluded at reduced levels. An industry source in the US told a Polymerduniya team member that trading momentum slowed, with buyers and sellers agreeing on lower settlements, pushing prices down for the week. Assessments placed ethylene at 21.50–22.00 cents/lb FD […]
Chiba Chemicals has successfully restarted its cracker in Chiba, Japan, following a scheduled maintenance shutdown. A Polymerduniya source in Japan reported that the cracker was brought back on stream last weekend after being offline since mid-June 2025. The source added that operations at the plant have now stabilized, with run rates normalized after the turnaround. […]
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 […]
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