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 […]
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) has launched a high-profile “Early Bird” discount initiative, offering a discount of ₹2.50 per kg on its domestically sold polypropylene (PP) grades. The scheme is valid from August 1 through August 15, 2025, according to an industry source cited by Polymerduniya. This promotion targets early bookings and dispatches, reflecting broader efforts by Indian […]
India’s ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) has unveiled an Early Bird Discount scheme offering a discount of ₹2.50 per kilogram on polypropylene (PP) grades purchased between August 1 and 15, 2025, according to an industry source who spoke with Polymerduniya. The promotional initiative is targeted at the domestic market and serves as a strategic incentive […]
In a move that has stirred attention within India’s polymer industry, Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) has unveiled a short‑duration “Early Bird” discount of ₹2.50 per kilogram on polypropylene (PP) grades for domestic buyers. The offer, valid only from August 1 through August 15, 2025, is aimed at accelerating early bookings and dispatches, according to a […]
On Wednesday, U.S. propylene prices remained unchanged despite a muted market outlook. Polymer-grade (PGP) spot prices held at 34.50–35.00 ¢/lb FD US Gulf, while refinery-grade spot remained firm at 31.50–32.00 ¢/lb, according to an industry source who requested anonymity. Market participants attributed the flat pricing to persistent low demand from downstream polypropylene converters and abundant spot supply. […]
A Polymerduniya source in Bangladesh reports that a Chinese producer has offered both polypropylene yarn and injection-grade resin for delivery to Chattogram (Chittagong) port in August 2025, priced between USD 920–930 per tonne CFR. This price point appears competitive compared to prior June offers when Chinese injection grade was assessed around USD 950/mt CFR, and raffia levels […]
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