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 […]
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. […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Europe continued to lose ground this week, with spot values sliding sharply while contract prices largely held their ground. Traders and producers across the region described a market weighed down by plentiful supply, muted downstream demand, and unrelenting competition from attractively priced imports. An industry source told that European LDPE […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) markets presented a mixed picture this week, with U.S. export prices remaining flat even as values in parts of South America edged lower. Industry sources told that an extended stretch of oversupply and weak downstream demand continues to weigh on sentiment across both regions, leaving sellers with little leverage to push for […]
A market contact in Indonesia reports that a leading Malaysian petrochemical producer has announced a fresh offer for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film grade at USD 1,100 per metric ton, sparking interest across the regional plastics market. The shipment is scheduled for September 2025 and will be supplied on a CFR (Cost and Freight) Indonesia Main […]
This week, Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) prices witnessed a decline in parts of South Asia, while remaining steady across other Asian regions, reflecting a largely balanced market environment. An industry source in Asia, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a correspondent that crude oil is expected to stay range-bound to slightly positive, underpinned by ongoing Middle […]
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