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 […]
Polypropylene (PP) export prices in the United States displayed a mixed undertone this week, with copolymer values weakening while homopolymer prices edged higher. FAS Houston PP copolymer prices were assessed at USD 1005–1025/mt, down by USD 35/mt from the previous week. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that spot export prices for polypropylene […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) export prices in the United States fell again this week, weighed down by persistent oversupply and subdued demand. Market players highlighted that production capacity continues to outpace consumption, fueling a supply-demand imbalance that is increasingly reshaping global trade flows. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that abundant availability from the […]
Polypropylene (PP) spot prices in Europe recorded a modest uptick this week, even as contract prices remained unchanged. Market activity, however, slowed considerably as the summer holiday season kept many converters and traders away, resulting in limited buying interest. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that, despite the lull, spot prices found some […]
Polystyrene (PS) export prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as import prices recorded a minor decline. Market sentiment stayed steady to weak, supported primarily by demand from single-use applications such as food packaging, while broader consumption patterns across other downstream sectors continued to lag. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team […]
HDPE export prices in the United States continued their downward trend this week, weighed down by sluggish demand and a persistent supply glut. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that spot export prices for HDPE fell further as market pressures intensified. “Consistently low demand and abundant supply, not only in the US but […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reports that a UK-based producer has quietly placed an offer for recycled high-density polyethylene (R-HDPE) tailored for blow moulding applications. The material is a mixed-color grade with a melt flow index (MFI) of 0.95, offered in 20-tonne lots at GBP 715 per metric tonne on an Ex Works basis, with […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reports that a UK-based producer has quietly introduced an offer for recycled polypropylene (R-PP) homopolymer, specifically the P512 grade featuring medium melt and black coloration with an MFI of 10, available in 20-tonne lots at GBP 575 per metric tonne. The offer, structured on an Ex Works basis, targets a […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reports that a UK-based producer is offering recycled PET, specifically clear bottle flake with an intrinsic viscosity of 0.74, in 20-tonne batch sizes at GBP 1,400 per metric tonne. The offer is available on an Ex-Works basis and is slated for September 2025 shipment. This offer underscores growing activity in […]
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