A fresh offer for US-origin linear low-density polyethylene film has surfaced in the West Coast South America market, according to trade sources. A contact told a team member that a US-based trader is heard to have placed material at USD 870 per metric ton on a CFR main port basis. The shipment is understood to […]
Alpek Polyester is preparing to take its polyethylene terephthalate plant in Montreal offline for maintenance early next month. A source familiar with the matter told a team member that the company intends to begin the turnaround on October 7, 2025, though the exact length of the outage has yet to be finalized. Official confirmation from […]
Linear low-density polyethylene prices fell again on the West Coast of South America this week, while other Latin American markets held steady. An industry source told a team member that plentiful supply and weak demand kept pressure on sellers, with many buyers postponing purchases in anticipation of further declines. Sellers struggled to move volumes as […]
Linear low-density polyethylene export prices in the US steadied this week, breaking a two-week slide as buyers and sellers paused for clearer direction. A US market source told a team member that spot activity slowed as participants waited for fresh October pricing signals. Many chose to delay new deals, keeping sentiment cautious despite no real […]
Polyethylene terephthalate prices moved higher in the US this week as looming import tariffs kept buyers and sellers on edge. An industry source told a team member that discussions over who will absorb the new costs remain unsettled. The US imposed tariffs on imports of PET and recycled PET starting September 8, and market participants […]
Polypropylene prices in Europe softened again this week, weighed down by weak demand and abundant supply. Market players had hoped for a September restocking bounce, but the usual seasonal uptick never arrived. “The typical September restocking did not occur this year, leading to an oversupply,” one trader told a team member. Producers struggled to move […]
A Thailand-based producer has announced fresh offers for PET bottle-grade resin at USD 770–790 per metric ton, according to market information. The material will ship in October 2025 from the company’s China plant on an FOB basis. A source in China said the new offer reflects steady supply conditions and aims to capture buying interest […]
A Middle Eastern producer has announced an offer price of USD 880 per metric ton for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade bound for China, according to market information shared with. A source in China said the offer applies to October 2025 shipment on a CFR China Main Port basis. Traders noted that the move […]
Recycled polymer prices in the Middle East were unchanged this week, reflecting a market settled into a steady rhythm of moderate demand and consistent supply. No adjustments were reported across polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, PET, PVC, or ABS grades. Market participants said stable buying from packaging and consumer goods sectors is meeting a dependable flow of […]
Recycled polymer prices in Karachi were unchanged on Thursday as processors continued to buy only what they needed, keeping market sentiment cautious and directionless. Traders said the outlook remains tied to shifts in demand from major end-use sectors. R-PP injection moulding white held at PKR 295 per kilogram, while the black grade stayed at PKR […]
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