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 […]
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 […]
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