A Chinese producer has surfaced with a fresh offer for PVC carbide resin (SG5 grade) at USD 670 per tonne on an August 2025 CFR Chattogram basis, according to a Polymerduniya market contact in Bangladesh.. The SG5 grade, characterized by a K value of 66–68, is widely used for durable pipe and rigid vinyl products in […]
Borouge Plc, the UAE-based polyolefins major, posted a second-quarter net profit of $193 million in 2025, outperforming market forecasts despite a scheduled turnaround at its Borouge 3 facility. The company maintained healthy margins and reaffirmed plans to increase its full-year dividend, signaling strong financial health and investor confidence. Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA came in at $440 […]
In a bold move signaling China’s next stage of petrochemical ambition, Shandong Yulong Petrochemical has proposed a ¥117.86 billion (USD 16.42 billion) project to integrate high-value petrochemical production into its sprawling Yantai refinery complex. Derived from a government notice issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and reported by Jiemian News, the plan outlines a major transformation: feedstocks […]
The Dalian Commodity Exchange futures contracts for July 30, 2025 showed mixed performance across key polymers, with LLDPE turning positive, PP flat to slightly lower, and PVC edging down, while MEG held steady against unchanged currency conditions (USD 1 = CNY 7.18). LLDPE (Contract l2509) opened at RMB 7,399 (USD 856), traded between RMB 7,432–7,369, and closed at RMB 7,387 (USD 855), […]
Futures trading on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (Contract 2509) on 29 July 2025 showed a mixed performance across polymer segments, with market dynamics reflecting shifting sentiment and directionality within Asia’s polyolefin complex. Polypropylene (PP) futures rose to CNY 7,160/ton, up CNY 13, with the USD equivalent closing at $884/ton, marking a modest increase of $2. Meanwhile, LLDPE futures advanced […]
Demand in Karachi’s open polymer markets on Monday, July 28, 2025, was notably sluggish, with prices generally softer across the board. Polypropylene raffia traded at around PKR 356–358/kg, injection grade at PKR 357–359/kg, and film grade at PKR 365–367/kg. PPCP exchanged hands around PKR 379–381/kg, while random copolymer was priced at PKR 421–423/kg. On the HDPE front, injection grade fell […]
Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC) is on track to commission Qatar’s inaugural polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Mesaieed by September 2025, ushering in a new chapter in the country’s industrial diversification and expanding its presence in global vinyl markets. The new facility, with a nameplate capacity of 350,000 t/yr, will integrate seamlessly with QVC’s existing infrastructure in […]
Vynova has declared that it will halt PVC production at its Beek plant in the Netherlands in November 2025. This decision was made following a thorough examination of the company’s manufacturing base, which was prompted by economic, regulatory, and market issues. The Beek facility has been in operation since 1972 and is located in the […]
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