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 […]
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suspension grade prices softened across the West Coast of South America this week, tracking the ongoing softness in the U.S. export market, while values in Brazil remained largely unchanged. Market participants told that regional buyers are watching U.S. pricing trends closely, as ample supply and uncertain demand from the primary supplier continue […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) markets presented a mixed picture this week, with U.S. export prices remaining flat even as values in parts of South America edged lower. Industry sources told that an extended stretch of oversupply and weak downstream demand continues to weigh on sentiment across both regions, leaving sellers with little leverage to push for […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States remained steady this week, with market participants citing soft demand and comfortable supply levels that have carried over into September. According to an industry source, the combination of muted downstream consumption, macroeconomic headwinds, and lingering trade uncertainties continues to weigh on sentiment, leaving sellers with little […]
Ethylene prices in the United States remained unchanged on Thursday, reflecting a period of subdued market activity and balanced supply-demand fundamentals. An industry source told that trading volumes were light, with participants showing little urgency to adjust bids or offers as domestic fundamentals stayed steady. Assessments placed U.S. Gulf Coast ethylene at 20.00–20.50 cents per […]
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