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. […]
China’s major petrochemical futures closed in positive territory on Monday, with LLDPE, PP, PVC, and MEG all posting modest gains. LLDPE (l2601) opened at RMB 7,390 (USD 859) and moved within a narrow range of RMB 7,428 (USD 863) to RMB 7,388 (USD 859) before settling at RMB 7,423 (USD 863). The contract ended 0.51% […]
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 […]
The Asian polyethylene and polypropylene markets remained subdued this week, with prices either holding steady or easing across most segments. Market sentiment was cautious, shaped by geopolitical headlines, seasonal shifts, and regional supply developments. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, reportedly pushed by a US-led diplomatic effort, sparked hopes of lower crude oil prices, but […]
A Polymerduniya source in China has shared that a Saudi Arabian producer is reportedly offering Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) in the highly specialized film grade for wire and cable applications at approximately USD 950 per metric ton on a CFR basis into China’s main ports, targeting September 2025 shipments. This offer arrives at a pivotal […]
This week, US spot export prices for LLDPE retreated markedly, reflecting sustained weakness across global polyethylene markets. Market sources informed a Polymerduniya team member that deteriorating buying sentiment and soft demand weighed heavily on prices. Excess supply in the US and internationally has become more pronounced throughout August, placing intense pressure on sellers, who are […]
Ethylene prices in the United States slipped on Thursday as deals were finalized at reduced levels. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that the decline reflected softer trading sentiment in the market. Prices were assessed at 22.00–22.50 cents/lb FD US Gulf, marking a drop of 0.50 cents/lb from Wednesday’s levels. In contrast, Asian […]
On Wednesday, polymer futures in China closed on a firmer note, with LLDPE, PP, PVC, and MEG all recording modest day-on-day gains, supported by steady market sentiment and improved buying interest. LLDPE (l2601) opened at RMB 7,347 (USD 850) and traded between RMB 7,413 (USD 858) and RMB 7,337 (USD 849) before closing at RMB […]
This week, recycled polymer prices across the Middle Eastern region remained stable, supported by consistent buying interest from converters and steady availability in most markets. Traders noted that comfortable inventory levels and moderate collection activity kept supply in balance, while downstream demand in certain sectors stayed soft. The absence of major disruptions, combined with cautious […]
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