Recycled polymer prices in the Middle East were unchanged this week, reflecting a market settled into a steady rhythm of moderate demand and consistent supply. No adjustments were reported across polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, PET, PVC, or ABS grades. Market participants said stable buying from packaging and consumer goods sectors is meeting a dependable flow of […]
Polyethylene terephthalate prices eased across parts of Asia this week as cheaper feedstocks and hesitant buying set a subdued tone. Traders pointed to the same backdrop unsettling wider energy markets, oil climbing on geopolitical tension and the prospect of new U.S. sanctions on key producers, yet downstream PET markets moved the other way. An industry […]
A market contact in Vietnam reports that a domestic producer has tabled fresh offers for PET resin bottle-grade material with an intrinsic viscosity of 0.84, quoting prices in the range of USD 836 to 840 per metric ton. The parcels are being proposed for October 2025 shipment on a free-on-board basis, inviting interest from regional […]
PET bottle-grade prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council fell this week, pressured by muted buying interest and competitive import offers that kept regional sellers on edge. A market source in the GCC told that sentiment remained fragile as buyers hesitated amid worries over market stability, a soft economic backdrop, and broader geopolitical uncertainty. The reluctance […]
US polymer markets faced another week of broad-based weakness, with most key resins posting price declines under the weight of abundant supply and soft demand. Sellers across polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene grappled with swelling inventories and hesitant buyers, while even the normally resilient PET market held flat as participants assessed fresh trade policy shifts. High-density […]
In Europe this week polymer markets are showing clear signs of strain as abundant supplies and soft buying match up with lacklustre demand. HDPE feels the sharpest pressure, but LDPE and LLDPE are not far behind. Across both spot and contract trades, prices are inching downward, while buyers and converters are keeping tight reins on […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the United States were unchanged this week, with trading activity subdued despite a significant policy shift that could reshape the market in the months ahead. Market participants told that spot values remained flat as buyers hesitated to make fresh commitments, preferring to watch how newly imposed tariffs will influence supply […]
Recycled polymer markets across the Middle East maintained a steady footing over the past week, with prices largely unchanged as balanced supply–demand fundamentals kept volatility in check. Industry participants pointed to stable inventories and reliable collection flows as the primary factors supporting price stability, even as downstream consumption remained tepid. Converters continued to buy only […]
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) prices in Asia remained largely steady this week, even as the market faced mounting headwinds from dropping upstream costs, shifting trade policies, and weak seasonal demand. According to a source in the region, geopolitical tension stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict has heightened fears of supply disruptions, while hopes for a U.S. Federal […]
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 […]
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