Category: PET

PolymerEnergy

Asian PET Prices Hold Steady Amid Volatile Energy Markets and Muted Demand

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices across Asia remained largely unchanged this week, as the market continued to balance global energy volatility with seasonal slowdowns in downstream demand. A source in Asia noted that the Russia–Ukraine conflict and persistent U.S. sanctions on key oil-producing nations have heightened uncertainty in global supply chains, fueling a rise in international […]
PolymerEnergy

GCC PET Bottle Grade Prices Hold Steady as Buyers Stay Cautious Amid Regional Geopolitical Tensions

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle grade prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region remained unchanged this week, as market participants adopted a cautious stance amid geopolitical uncertainty and muted trading activity. According to a regional industry source, “Prices of PET stayed consistent as purchasers refrained from making large acquisitions pending new import offers from international […]
Polymer Packaging

European Polymer Prices Mixed: Spot HDPE and LDPE Decline While LLDPE Holds Firm Against Weak Demand

The European polymer market showed a divided picture this week, with spot HDPE and LDPE prices easing on sluggish demand and sufficient supply, while LLDPE managed to hold firmer thanks to reduced availability and selective demand support. Contract prices across most polyethylene grades, however, rolled over as market participants awaited clearer direction from September negotiations. […]
Polymer Plastic

Asian Polyolefin and PVC Markets Mixed as Oversupply and Geopolitical Tensions Shape Sentiment

Asian polyethylene and polypropylene markets displayed mixed trends this week, with most grades holding steady while certain segments posted modest movements against a backdrop of oversupply, muted demand, and heightened geopolitical tensions. Market participants pointed to the Russia–Ukraine conflict and its impact on energy infrastructure as a source of short-term volatility, though futures markets signaled […]
PolymerEnergy

European PET Spot Prices Slide to Multi-Year Lows as Summer Slump Drags On; Contracts Hold Steady

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) spot prices in Europe edged lower this week, extending a period of sluggish demand and oversupply that has left the market mired in one of its weakest phases since early 2021. Contract values, however, were unchanged across the region, offering little indication of recovery as September approaches. A European market participant told […]
Polymer Pharma

US PET Prices Hold Steady Amid Weak Demand as Asian Market Slips

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, with market conditions described as subdued and sentiment depressed by sluggish demand. A US-based industry source told that, “The US spot import PET market experienced limited activity, keeping prices steady due to weak demand. Sentiment remained depressed due to low end-consumer demand, with […]
PolymerEnergy

Asian R-PET Prices Weaken on Sluggish Demand as Virgin PET Outcompetes; Indian Market Under Heavy Pressure

Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) markets across Asia came under renewed pressure this week, with prices sliding amid subdued buying activity and a competitive environment where virgin PET remains more cost-effective for downstream users. Market participants reported that consumption of recycled polyester fibers for clothing applications has stayed exceptionally weak, as virgin PET continues to trade […]
PolymerOil

From Petrochemical Power to Circular Champions: How the GCC Is Reinventing Its Plastics Future

Over the past decade, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) petrochemical sector has quietly undergone a transformative evolution, blending environmental stewardship with economic savvy. Led by the forward-thinking Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the industry has demonstrated that sustainability and growth can go hand in hand, if guided by strategic vision. Between 2013 and 2023, […]

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