The US low-density polyethylene (LDPE) export market remained stable this week, with prices unchanged as balanced supply and demand kept trading conditions subdued. Market participants reported that while fundamentals are steady, broader uncertainties, ranging from global currency movements to evolving trade policies, continue to cloud the short-term outlook. An industry source told that LDPE spot […]
Mexico’s state-owned energy and petrochemicals giant Pemex has taken its low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant at La Cangrejera offline for scheduled maintenance, according to market sources. A contact in Mexico reported that the facility was halted on August 22, 2025, though the precise duration of the outage has not been confirmed. An official statement from Pemex […]
In a groundbreaking move for sustainable materials, Vioneo has awarded ECI Group a major contract to build the world’s first low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plant that will operate entirely on fossil-free feedstock. Located in Antwerp, this pioneering facility will harness ECI Group’s advanced autoclave technology to produce 110,000 tonnes per year of LDPE derived from certified […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices across Asia edged lower this week, weighed down by subdued downstream demand, currency pressures, and ample spot availability, despite firm offers from Middle Eastern suppliers and scheduled plant maintenance on the horizon. In Far East Asia, LDPE film grade values were assessed at USD 1030–1060/mt CFR, showing a marginal rise of […]
US spot ethylene prices fell further last week, extending a downward trend that has persisted through August despite reports of supply disruptions at major olefins facilities. Market sentiment remained bearish as ample availability and weak downstream demand outweighed temporary outages. A market source told that, “Spot ethylene prices in the U.S. kept declining, even with […]
The European ethylene contract price for September 2025 has settled marginally higher, reflecting a market still balanced between steady demand and ample availability. According to a source, the benchmark contract price was finalized at EUR 1,130 per metric ton FD Northwest Europe, up by EUR 5/mt from August’s settlement level. Market participants described the modest […]
The European polymer market showed a divided picture this week, with spot HDPE and LDPE prices easing on sluggish demand and sufficient supply, while LLDPE managed to hold firmer thanks to reduced availability and selective demand support. Contract prices across most polyethylene grades, however, rolled over as market participants awaited clearer direction from September negotiations. […]
The US polymer market faced another bearish week, with most polyethylene grades drifting lower and PVC export prices collapsing to levels under USD 600/mt. Ample supply, soft global demand, and growing competition from overseas producers have kept sentiment weak, leaving traders and producers struggling to maintain margins. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices moved lower, weighed […]
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 […]
We are the leading information provider of the Petrochemical Industry and Our team comes with a strong background of Petrochemical industry and has experience of over 28 years.
