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 […]
Polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices climbed on Thursday across the U.S. Gulf Coast, buoyed by a flurry of healthy trading activity that reinforced the market’s upward tone. Traders reported that consistent buying interest throughout the week helped lift spot values despite steady fundamentals elsewhere in the supply chain. An industry source told that the day’s market […]
U.S. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) export prices edged lower this week, reflecting a market caught between persistent oversupply and divergent expectations for near-term demand. Industry sources told that sentiment has turned more cautious after several weeks of tentative strength, with buyers and sellers debating whether current levels can hold or if further weakness lies ahead. Market […]
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suspension grade prices softened across the West Coast of South America this week, tracking the ongoing softness in the U.S. export market, while values in Brazil remained largely unchanged. Market participants told that regional buyers are watching U.S. pricing trends closely, as ample supply and uncertain demand from the primary supplier continue […]
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 […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States remained steady this week, with market participants citing soft demand and comfortable supply levels that have carried over into September. According to an industry source, the combination of muted downstream consumption, macroeconomic headwinds, and lingering trade uncertainties continues to weigh on sentiment, leaving sellers with little […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as market participants continued to digest the federal government’s decision to impose full tariffs on PET and recycled PET imports effective September 8, 2025. According to an industry source, the tariff announcement initially created confusion, prompting many buyers and sellers to pause […]
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in the United States fell this week, tracking the downward movement in the upstream ethylene market. Market participants noted that the decline underscores the tight cost linkage between EVA and its primary feedstock, with spot export values easing as ethylene availability increased. According to a U.S.-based distributor, demand in the […]
Polycarbonate (PC) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, as the market continued to move through a prolonged low cycle. Industry sources report that both extrusion and general-purpose injection molding grades tracked steady pricing, mirroring a similar trend in key Asian markets. Market participants pointed to a combination of factors keeping prices in […]
Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical is preparing to take its No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) unit in Nanjing offline for scheduled maintenance, according to a market source. The shutdown is expected to begin on September 10, 2025 and last until September 17, 2025, although an official confirmation from the company has not yet been issued. The Nanjing […]
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