This week, U.S. spot import polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices remained flat as persistent demand weaknesses continued to unsettle the typically robust summer market. Despite traditionally strong demand during the peak bottling season, this year has seen unusually low consumption levels, with macroeconomic headwinds, ranging from inflationary pressures to cautious consumer behavior, clouding market sentiment. Uncertainty […]
On Thursday, U.S. ethylene prices experienced a modest decline as trading participants wrapped up deals at lower levels. The market closed with assessments at 24.50–25.00 cents/lb FD U.S. Gulf, marking a 1 cent/lb drop from Wednesday’s levels. Market feedback suggests that downward pressure is emerging amid subdued deal-making, even though sources indicate that the current […]
This week, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices in Latin America drifted downward, pressured by tepid demand, abundant supply, and ongoing economic uncertainty. A Polymerduniya industry source in the region explained that a sluggish August forecast, limited purchase interest from key downstream sectors, and competitive import offers, especially from Asia and the Middle East, forced sellers to […]
This week, U.S. high-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices held firm among persistent global market challenges. On Friday, assessments showed steady levels across HDPE grades: blow-moulding at USD 830–855/mt FAS Houston, injection at USD 830–850/mt, and film at USD 875–895/mt, all unchanged week-on-week. Sellers managed to maintain pricing discipline, aided by consistent demand from Mexico and […]
U.S. polypropylene (PP) export prices remained flat this week, as persistent uncertainty around potential tariffs continues to weigh on market sentiment. According to a Polymerduniya industry source, spot export prices held steady because weak buying interest persists. Despite a last-minute move by the U.S. to postpone a proposed 30% tariff for three months following talks […]
European polypropylene (PP) prices continued their downward slide this week amid lackluster demand and the familiar drag of mid-summer slowdowns. In the spot arena, injection-moulding grade PP in Northwest Europe slipped to EUR 935–945/mt FD, succumbing to a EUR 10/mt week-on-week drop. Block copolymer grades fared even worse, falling EUR 30/mt to land between EUR […]
A Polymerduniya source in China revealed that a domestic producer has announced an offer for Ethylene‑Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin, specifically the VA 28% grade suitable for PV film applications, priced at USD 1,190 per metric ton on an FOB Ningbo port basis, with payment terms of TT in advance for shipments scheduled in August–September 2025. This […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in the United States remained stable as a cautious market outlook weighed on trading activity. An anonymous industry source shared with a Polymerduniya team member that “the pricing undertone remained largely stable, while trading activity slowed due to widening gaps in pricing expectations between buyers and sellers.” Polymer grade spot-delivered propylene […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reported that a UK-based producer is offering its recycled polypropylene (R‑PP) homopolymer material, specifically the P512 grade, medium melt, black colour, MFI 10 for August 2025 shipment on an Ex‑Works basis. The quoted price is around GBP 575/mt, with minimum lot sizes of 20 tonnes per deal. This offer reflects a […]
A Polymerduniya source in China reported that a Chinese producer has put forward an offer for premium bottle-grade PET resin (IV 0.80/0.77/0.83), priced at approximately USD 790/mt FOB for August 2025 shipment. The offer represents the latest benchmark for Asia-bound PET shipments, matching the lower end of recent price assessments in the region. Earlier in May–June […]
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