The U.S. petrochemical sector closed the week under a subdued cloud, with most key polymers struggling to gain traction as buyers remained cautious and supplies stayed plentiful. Macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent trade headwinds continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping purchasing activity restrained and prices largely flat or drifting lower across major product streams. High-density polyethylene […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film spot prices slipped across Europe this week while contract values held steady. Oversupply and persistently weak demand weighed on sentiment as competitive imports, particularly from the United States, kept pressure on local suppliers. Buyers remained cautious, with limited restocking activity despite speculation about potential counter-tariffs on U.S. polyethylene. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices slipped in the Far East this week, while the rest of Asia saw little change. Sellers largely held offers steady as balanced inventories and moderate downstream demand kept the market cautious. Crude oil remained range-bound with a slightly positive bias, supported by Middle East tensions and the prospect of tighter U.S. […]
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 […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the Asian region remained unchanged this week, reflecting the fragile balance between muted demand and sustained cost pressures faced by producers. An industry source in Asia, speaking on condition of anonymity, noted that the broader energy complex has offered some support to market sentiment, with crude oil expected to stay […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle grade prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region registered a decline this week, reflecting the combined pressure of subdued demand and reduced import offers from overseas suppliers. Market participants reported that muted buying activity across the region has coincided with softer import levels, creating conditions that have eroded market strength […]
The US polymers market displayed a blend of ongoing weakness and tentative optimism this week, as most segments continued to face pressure from subdued demand and oversupply. While high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) grappled with persistent downward sentiment, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) provided a rare bright spot, with export prices […]
The European polymers market presented a mixed picture this week, with different product segments charting diverging courses as players returned cautiously after the summer lull. While some polyethylene grades experienced price gains, others came under pressure from weak demand and competitive imports, with overall trading activity remaining restrained across most markets. In the high-density polyethylene […]
HDPE Prices in Asia stayed unchanged this week. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Russia–Ukraine conflict and U.S. sanctions on key oil producers, have heightened supply chain risks and pushed up crude oil prices, adding volatility to the global energy landscape. In China, the HDPE market held steady-to-soft as buyer–seller price gaps widened. Middle Eastern suppliers […]
The European polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market faced renewed downward pressure this week, as spot prices weakened while contract prices held steady. Market participants reported that a combination of elevated stock levels, sluggish post-summer demand, and competitively priced imports weighed on sentiment, leaving sellers with little room to push through additional volumes. An industry source in […]
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