In Europe this week polymer markets are showing clear signs of strain as abundant supplies and soft buying match up with lacklustre demand. HDPE feels the sharpest pressure, but LDPE and LLDPE are not far behind. Across both spot and contract trades, prices are inching downward, while buyers and converters are keeping tight reins on […]
This week in Asia the polyethylene markets, especially HDPE, LDPE, and LLDPE, showed signs of fatigue. Prices nudged down in several markets, while many buyers pulled back, waiting for clearer signals after the upcoming festive breaks. The tension between ample supply (some of it driven by U.S.-origin and Middle Eastern cargoes) and tepid end-use demand […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) export prices in the United States moved lower this week, extending a steady downward trend brought on by ample supply and muted buying interest. Market participants told that spot values eased as sellers faced the twin challenge of elevated inventories and subdued demand from key downstream sectors such as packaging and film. […]
The Iranian recycled polymer market maintained a steady tone this week, with prices across key grades showing little sign of volatility despite mixed demand from downstream sectors. Traders and converters reported that balanced supply and cautious buying patterns have kept the market in equilibrium, allowing prices to remain stable on a free-on-board (FOB) Iran basis. […]
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 […]
In China’s polymer futures market today, small but telling shifts emerged across several core resin and feedstock grades. LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) and PP (Polypropylene) both closed lower, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) managed a slight gain, and MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) remained nearly flat. LLDPE opened the session at RMB 7,252/mt (about USD 849/mt), saw a brief […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices across Asia eased further this week amid a mix of tepid downstream demand, shrinking arbitrage margins, and cautious buyer behavior. An industry source in Asia, speaking under anonymity, blamed escalated geopolitical tension, particularly the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, for fueling supply disruption fears. At the same time, markets are clinging […]
In a fresh development out of the CIS region, a source reports that an Iranian trader has quietly floated an offering for Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film grades (Iran origin) in the USD 875-885 per metric tonne range. The deal is structured for delivery in October 2025, on an FCA Arak basis. The move […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Europe came under renewed pressure this week, with spot values sliding sharply while contract prices largely held their ground. Market participants reported that a combination of sluggish downstream demand and plentiful supply continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping buyers firmly on the sidelines. Industry sources said spot LDPE prices fell […]
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 […]
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