Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) export prices in the United States moved sharply lower this week, underscoring the persistent imbalance between supply and demand in the resin market. Industry contacts told Polymerupdate that spot export values slipped as producers and brokers struggled to work through elevated inventories while end-user appetite remained muted. Market participants described the […]
Ethylene markets were largely unmoved on Wednesday, with prices holding steady in both the United States and Asia amid subdued trading interest and limited buying activity. Market participants reported that sentiment remained cautious, reflecting a wait-and-see approach from both producers and consumers. In the U.S. Gulf region, ethylene was assessed at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound […]
Oil prices slipped early Wednesday as traders weighed signs of uneven global demand and ongoing concerns about economic growth. Both major benchmarks, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent, registered modest declines in early morning trading, reflecting a market that remains sensitive to shifts in sentiment and macroeconomic signals. WTI crude for October 2025 delivery traded […]
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 […]
In the US, propylene prices remained broadly stable on Tuesday as trading volumes sagged. According to a source in the region, the market bore the mark of a disconnect between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are asking, keeping the pricing tone flat. Polymer grade propylene continued to trade in the 32.50-33.00 […]
A source in Vietnam has revealed that a US producer is reportedly putting forward an offer for its HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Film grade in the USD 860-870 per metric ton range. The price is quoted on a CIF Ho Chi Minh Port basis and applies to shipments scheduled for October 2025. Industry insiders believe this […]
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 […]
Methanol prices in the United States rose modestly on Monday, tracking bullish momentum from Asia and Europe and responding to tighter supply dynamics. According to a source, buyers and sellers alike noted deals being struck at higher price levels, while supply-shortages added further upward pressure. The U.S. Gulf FOB benchmark for methanol was assessed at […]
Ethylene prices in the United States remained unchanged on Monday, with the FD US Gulf benchmark assessed at 20.00-20.50 cents per pound, maintaining the same range as seen last Friday. An industry source in the US told that while the market remains stable, there have been reports of a few operational issues among crackers, though […]
On Monday morning trading, crude oil benchmarks edged down modestly as markets held breath amid mixed signals and mounting pressure from both supply expectations and demand uncertainty. WTI crude for October delivery was quoted at USD 63.16 per barrel, marking a tiny dip of USD 0.14 (-0.22%), while Brent crude for November stood at USD […]
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