This week, the U.S. polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market remained stable, with prices showing no movement despite ongoing discussions around tariffs and feedstock costs. Market sentiment reflected a cautious balance, as buyers and sellers continued to negotiate terms in an environment where trade-related costs remain a key factor shaping pricing dynamics. An industry source in the […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices fell across the Asian region this week, weighed down by weaker upstream costs and subdued purchasing activity. An industry source in Asia, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a team member that the OPEC+ alliance has hinted at a production hike in November, while the restart of crude exports from Iraq’s […]
HDPE prices slipped across parts of Asia this week while holding steady elsewhere. Crude oil kept climbing on the back of Russia-Ukraine tensions and the threat of new U.S. sanctions that could rattle supply chains. China’s polyethylene imports stayed firm but faced stiff competition from cheaper U.S. cargoes, even as Middle Eastern suppliers nudged prices […]
European polyethylene markets drifted lower or held flat this week, weighed down by ample imports, thin downstream demand and a lack of conviction ahead of the year’s final quarter. Sellers across grades are intent on clearing inventory before December, but buyers continue to purchase only what they need, leaving sentiment muted. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film export prices in the United States slipped this week under the weight of soft domestic and overseas demand. Producers tried to hold or lift prices, but buyers resisted as inventories stayed ample and production remained steady. Latin American and Asian markets pushed back on US cargoes, citing cheaper regional alternatives and […]
Alpek Polyester is preparing to take its polyethylene terephthalate plant in Montreal offline for maintenance early next month. A source familiar with the matter told a team member that the company intends to begin the turnaround on October 7, 2025, though the exact length of the outage has yet to be finalized. Official confirmation from […]
Polyethylene terephthalate prices moved higher in the US this week as looming import tariffs kept buyers and sellers on edge. An industry source told a team member that discussions over who will absorb the new costs remain unsettled. The US imposed tariffs on imports of PET and recycled PET starting September 8, and market participants […]
A Thailand-based producer has announced fresh offers for PET bottle-grade resin at USD 770–790 per metric ton, according to market information. The material will ship in October 2025 from the company’s China plant on an FOB basis. A source in China said the new offer reflects steady supply conditions and aims to capture buying interest […]
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