Propylene prices solidified gains across Asia on Monday, buoyed by stronger buying sentiment in key markets. An industry insider told Polymerduniya that improving demand, combined with a slight uptick in crude oil futures amid ongoing supply concerns, helped lift feedstock values. Specifically, FOB Korea propylene prices rose to USD 740–750/mt, marking a USD +5/mt jump […]
A Polymerduniya source in Vietnam reports that a Chinese producer is offering PP fiber grade at USD 930–940/mt, priced on a CFR Ho Chi Minh port basis for August 2025 shipment. This offer aligns closely with recent regional pricing levels, where Chinese-origin polypropylene raffia and fiber grades have hovered around similar bands in Southeast Asia.
On Thursday, U.S. propylene markets held steady, with no significant activity to shift pricing. According to a Polymerduniya industry source speaking on condition of anonymity, “Spot prices remained flat amid no bids or offers heard,” underscoring the caution and inactivity characterizing current trading conditions. Specifically, polymer-grade delivered propylene was assessed at 31.50–32.00 cents/lb FD U.S. […]
U.S. polypropylene (PP) export prices remained flat this week, as persistent uncertainty around potential tariffs continues to weigh on market sentiment. According to a Polymerduniya industry source, spot export prices held steady because weak buying interest persists. Despite a last-minute move by the U.S. to postpone a proposed 30% tariff for three months following talks […]
European polypropylene (PP) prices continued their downward slide this week amid lackluster demand and the familiar drag of mid-summer slowdowns. In the spot arena, injection-moulding grade PP in Northwest Europe slipped to EUR 935–945/mt FD, succumbing to a EUR 10/mt week-on-week drop. Block copolymer grades fared even worse, falling EUR 30/mt to land between EUR […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in the United States remained stable as a cautious market outlook weighed on trading activity. An anonymous industry source shared with a Polymerduniya team member that “the pricing undertone remained largely stable, while trading activity slowed due to widening gaps in pricing expectations between buyers and sellers.” Polymer grade spot-delivered propylene […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reported that a UK-based producer is offering its recycled polypropylene (R‑PP) homopolymer material, specifically the P512 grade, medium melt, black colour, MFI 10 for August 2025 shipment on an Ex‑Works basis. The quoted price is around GBP 575/mt, with minimum lot sizes of 20 tonnes per deal. This offer reflects a […]
On August 7, 2025, polymer futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange closed on a mixed note, with LLDPE, PP, and MEG recording minor losses while PVC edged higher. The trading session reflected cautious sentiment amid currency fluctuations and broader market pressures. The exchange rate stood at 1 USD = 7.18 RMB. LLDPE (l2509) opened at […]
Sinopec’s Hainan Ethylene is set to take its polypropylene (PP) production offline in mid‑October, with maintenance scheduled from October 10 through October 20, 2025, according to a Polymerduniya insider. During this planned shutdown, the plant, located in Hainan, China, will be offline for approximately ten days to carry out essential servicing of core processing units. The facility […]
On Tuesday, European propylene prices remained unchanged, with both spot polymer grade and CIF Northwest Europe (NWE) levels assessed at €750–760/mt FD NWE, showing no movement from Monday. According to a confidential industry source, this stability reflects abundant supply and conservative buying behavior: “Purchasers stayed wary, restricting acquisitions to urgent necessities … Many opted to […]
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