Nylon prices in the United States climbed last week, supported by firmer upstream adipic acid values even as market fundamentals held steady. Ex-works US Southeast Nylon 6 (PA6) was assessed at 100.00–101.00 cents/lb, up by 1.00 cent/lb from the previous week. Nylon 66 (PA66) followed a similar trend, rising to 145.00–146.00 cents/lb, also a gain […]
PET bottle-grade prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region remained steady this week, assessed at USD 830–880/mt CFR GCC, unchanged from the previous week. According to an industry source, the market has plateaued despite a noticeable softening in purchasing appetite. Most buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach, delaying new commitments until updated import offers […]
PVC prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region remained unchanged this week, with Suspension grade resin assessed at USD 680–710/mt CFR GCC, holding firm on a week-on-week basis. Industry sources report that purchasing interest remains healthy as market players anticipate a seasonal uptick in demand after the summer, supported by expected growth in construction […]
Shandong Qinghe Chemical has suspended operations at its No. 1 polypropylene (PP) unit in Huantai, China, following an unexpected maintenance shutdown on September 12, 2025. According to a market source in China, the company is “heard to have halted operations” for maintenance, though details on the length of the outage remain uncertain. The source added […]
China’s polypropylene market is watching developments at Hengli Petrochemical after the company initiated a planned shutdown of its No. 2 polypropylene (PP) unit on Changxing Island. According to industry sources, the facility was taken offline on September 12, 2025 for maintenance, though the company has not confirmed how long the outage will last. The No. […]
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 […]
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