Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the United States were unchanged this week, with trading activity subdued despite a significant policy shift that could reshape the market in the months ahead. Market participants told that spot values remained flat as buyers hesitated to make fresh commitments, preferring to watch how newly imposed tariffs will influence supply […]
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. […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Latin America continued their downward march this week, pressured by swollen inventories and a sluggish regional economy that has kept buyers cautious. Market participants told that converters remain hesitant to absorb new material while macroeconomic conditions, ranging from soft consumer demand to tighter financing, make it difficult for them to […]
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) export prices in the United States moved sharply lower this week, underscoring the persistent imbalance between supply and demand in the resin market. Industry contacts told Polymerupdate that spot export values slipped as producers and brokers struggled to work through elevated inventories while end-user appetite remained muted. Market participants described the […]
Activity at one of China’s major polypropylene facilities has come to a halt once more. According to market information, Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has taken its No.3 polypropylene (PP) unit offline only days after bringing it back into operation. Sources in China report that the company shut the unit around September 18, 2025, following a short […]
Polymer market watchers in China are reporting a fresh signal from the Middle East that could influence regional trade flows. According to information shared with Polymerduniya, a Saudi Arabian producer has announced an offer for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) film grade at around USD 910 per metric ton. The material is intended for October 2025 shipment, […]
A recent update points to fresh movement in the polyethylene market. Sources in China report that a producer from South Asia has offered Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade at about USD 860 per metric ton. The shipment is scheduled for October 2025 and quoted on a cost-and-freight basis to China’s main ports. The price […]
H&G Chemical, a joint venture between South Korea’s Hanwha Solutions and GS Energy, has announced plans to commission a new Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) plant by September 2025. The facility, which will boast a production capacity of 300,000 tons per year, is set to rise in the bustling Yeosu Industrial Complex in South Jeolla province. […]
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. […]
China’s key polymer futures edged lower in the latest trading session, with contracts for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and monoethylene glycol (MEG) all closing in negative territory as sentiment softened across commodity markets. On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, LLDPE opened at RMB 7,235 (about USD 846) and briefly climbed to […]
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