Activity at one of China’s major polypropylene facilities has come to a halt once more. According to market information, Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has taken its No.3 polypropylene (PP) unit offline only days after bringing it back into operation. Sources in China report that the company shut the unit around September 18, 2025, following a short […]
The Iranian recycled polymer market maintained a steady tone this week, with prices across key grades showing little sign of volatility despite mixed demand from downstream sectors. Traders and converters reported that balanced supply and cautious buying patterns have kept the market in equilibrium, allowing prices to remain stable on a free-on-board (FOB) Iran basis. […]
China’s key polymer futures edged lower in the latest trading session, with contracts for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and monoethylene glycol (MEG) all closing in negative territory as sentiment softened across commodity markets. On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, LLDPE opened at RMB 7,235 (about USD 846) and briefly climbed to […]
Recycled polymer markets across the Middle East maintained a steady footing over the past week, with prices largely unchanged as balanced supply–demand fundamentals kept volatility in check. Industry participants pointed to stable inventories and reliable collection flows as the primary factors supporting price stability, even as downstream consumption remained tepid. Converters continued to buy only […]
Hyosung Vina Chemicals is preparing to take its No. 1 polypropylene (PP) unit in Cai Mep, Vietnam, offline for an extended maintenance program, a move that could tighten regional PP supplies as year-end approaches. Market sources report that the company intends to halt operations by the end of October 2025, with the outage expected to […]
On Tuesday, propylene prices in the United States showed little movement as market participants appeared cautious, with trading activity dipping amid a widening gap between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers expect. According to an industry source, the overall undertone was stable but subdued. Polymer grade spot-delivered propylene was assessed at 32.50-33.00 […]
Polypropylene (PP) prices across Asia softened this week, driven by sluggish demand, currency headwinds, and increasing competition from import offers. According to an anonymous industry source, geopolitical tensions, especially those arising from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have stirred concerns over supply disruptions, while expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut have helped prop up crude […]
In China’s polymer futures market today, small but telling shifts emerged across several core resin and feedstock grades. LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) and PP (Polypropylene) both closed lower, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) managed a slight gain, and MEG (Monoethylene Glycol) remained nearly flat. LLDPE opened the session at RMB 7,252/mt (about USD 849/mt), saw a brief […]
Propylene prices in the United States saw no change on Monday, locking in the same assessment as last Friday even as cracks appeared in market alignment. An industry source in the US, speaking under condition of anonymity, informed that the pricing undertone remained largely stable, but trading activity had slowed down sharply. Much of the […]
On Monday, propylene prices remained stubbornly unchanged across major European and Asian markets, even as buyers stayed cautious and trading activity failed to heat up. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, conveyed to the team that while buying interest in the region is consistent, it is not enough to push prices […]
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