Refinery grade propylene prices in the United States edged lower last week, while polymer grade values remained steady despite production hiccups. On Friday, refinery grade spot prices were assessed at 28.50–29.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, a decline of 3.00 cents/lb from the previous week. An industry source reported that refinery grade spot deals closed at […]
Caprolactam prices in the US Southeast remained steady last week, assessed at 86.00–87.00 cents/lb DDP, even as feedstock benzene values strengthened. Market participants described balanced but subdued fundamentals, with limited activity and no spot deals reported so far this month. Stability was supported by relatively calm feedstock markets such as cyclohexane and phenol, which showed […]
US monoethylene glycol (MEG) spot prices ended the week largely unchanged, assessed at 21.00–21.50 cents/lb FD US Gulf, even as a softer Asian market exerted downward pressure. Market participants reported that US material continues to sell at lower prices than in Asia, with some traders offering at even deeper discounts. Barge pricing showed slightly more […]
US ethylene spot prices declined last week as transactions closed at lower levels, pressured by soft regional demand and a drop in upstream contract values. Market participants noted increased paper market activity, a sign of growing instability, while polyethylene export prices held steady thanks to balanced supply and persistently weak demand. Domestic ethylene production has […]
Methanol prices in the United States remained unchanged last week, with spot activity notably subdued and no shifts in market fundamentals. An industry source reported that US spot methanol trading stayed quiet, with a lack of offers across the curve and no availability for immediate material. Domestic production continues to run smoothly, but without signs […]
Nylon prices in the United States climbed last week, supported by firmer upstream adipic acid values even as market fundamentals held steady. Ex-works US Southeast Nylon 6 (PA6) was assessed at 100.00–101.00 cents/lb, up by 1.00 cent/lb from the previous week. Nylon 66 (PA66) followed a similar trend, rising to 145.00–146.00 cents/lb, also a gain […]
Crude oil prices managed a modest rebound on Friday, clawing back part of the previous day’s sharp losses as renewed fears over Russian supply disruptions met headwinds from rising global output and tepid demand in the United States. Benchmark Brent crude futures for near-month delivery on the Intercontinental Exchange settled up 0.93 percent, or 62 […]
The U.S. petrochemical sector closed the week under a subdued cloud, with most key polymers struggling to gain traction as buyers remained cautious and supplies stayed plentiful. Macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent trade headwinds continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping purchasing activity restrained and prices largely flat or drifting lower across major product streams. High-density polyethylene […]
Polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices climbed on Thursday across the U.S. Gulf Coast, buoyed by a flurry of healthy trading activity that reinforced the market’s upward tone. Traders reported that consistent buying interest throughout the week helped lift spot values despite steady fundamentals elsewhere in the supply chain. An industry source told that the day’s market […]
U.S. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) export prices edged lower this week, reflecting a market caught between persistent oversupply and divergent expectations for near-term demand. Industry sources told that sentiment has turned more cautious after several weeks of tentative strength, with buyers and sellers debating whether current levels can hold or if further weakness lies ahead. Market […]
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