Propylene markets in Europe began the week on a firmer note, with spot values registering modest gains as improved buying sentiment provided support. Traders reported that regional demand, while not exceptionally strong, was sufficient to lift prices after several weeks of subdued trading activity. An industry source in Europe told Polymerduniya, “Prices gained on the […]
Ningxia Baofeng Energy has taken its polypropylene (PP) production units offline for maintenance, adding to a wave of scheduled and unscheduled outages in China’s petrochemical sector. According to a source in China reported that the company halted operations around August 31, 2025, though details regarding the precise duration of the shutdown remain uncertain, and no […]
Fresh polypropylene (PP) offers have surfaced in the Pakistani market, with a Middle Eastern producer heard to have offered PP Block Copolymer grades in the range of USD 950–960 per metric ton on a CFR Karachi port basis for September 2025 shipment, according to a source. Market participants noted that the new offer comes at […]
Fresh polypropylene (PP) offers have emerged in Pakistan, with a Middle Eastern producer heard to have announced its price for PP Random Copolymer grades in the range of USD 1,020–1,060 per metric ton on a CFR Karachi port basis for September 2025 shipment, according to a source. The announcement comes as Pakistan’s polymer market continues […]
Polypropylene (PP) prices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region remained unchanged this week, with market sentiment balanced but clouded by geopolitical uncertainty. A regional industry source told that, “Prices of polypropylene stayed steady in the GCC, with fundamentals largely in equilibrium. However, concerns about a possible resurgence of conflict between Israel and Iran have […]
Chinese polymer futures closed in negative territory this week, with contracts for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and monoethylene glycol (MEG) all posting declines as sluggish demand and persistent oversupply weighed on sentiment. On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, LLDPE (l2601) futures opened at RMB 7,280 (USD 848/mt) and fluctuated between RMB […]
Propylene markets in the United States showed a mixed performance last week, with refinery-grade propylene (RGP) recording modest gains while polymer-grade propylene (PGP) remained largely unchanged as sentiment stayed cautious. According to an industry source, RGP prices edged higher, buoyed by stronger bids in the railcar sector and spillover momentum from earlier gains in the […]
The European ethylene contract price for September 2025 has settled marginally higher, reflecting a market still balanced between steady demand and ample availability. According to a source, the benchmark contract price was finalized at EUR 1,130 per metric ton FD Northwest Europe, up by EUR 5/mt from August’s settlement level. Market participants described the modest […]
Propylene contract prices in the United States settled lower for August 2025, reflecting weaker downstream demand and steady supply levels that continue to weigh on market sentiment. According to a local industry source, polymer grade propylene (PGP) contracts for August finalized at 35.50 cents per pound, while chemical grade propylene (CGP) settled at 34.00 cents […]
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. […]
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