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 […]
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as market participants continued to digest the federal government’s decision to impose full tariffs on PET and recycled PET imports effective September 8, 2025. According to an industry source, the tariff announcement initially created confusion, prompting many buyers and sellers to pause […]
Propylene prices in the United States held firm on Wednesday, reflecting a market characterized by limited spot activity and a widening gap between buying and selling expectations. According to an industry source cited, the overall pricing undertone remained stable, with participants noting little incentive to adjust bids or offers. Assessments for polymer-grade propylene (PGP) spot […]
Ethylene prices in the United States remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, reflecting a market that continues to move through a period of subdued activity. According to an industry source told that, market discussions were muted, with participants citing limited spot interest and balanced supply-demand fundamentals. Assessments for U.S. ethylene were reported at 20.00–20.50 cents per […]
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in the United States fell this week, tracking the downward movement in the upstream ethylene market. Market participants noted that the decline underscores the tight cost linkage between EVA and its primary feedstock, with spot export values easing as ethylene availability increased. According to a U.S.-based distributor, demand in the […]
Polycarbonate (PC) prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, as the market continued to move through a prolonged low cycle. Industry sources report that both extrusion and general-purpose injection molding grades tracked steady pricing, mirroring a similar trend in key Asian markets. Market participants pointed to a combination of factors keeping prices in […]
An industry source in Indonesia reports that a prominent U.S. petrochemical producer has placed a fresh offer for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blow molding grade at USD 950 per metric ton, stirring interest among regional buyers. The shipment is slated for September 2025 delivery on a CFR (Cost and Freight) Indonesia Main Port basis. Market participants […]
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