Ethylene prices in the United States remained unchanged on Thursday, with slower purchasing activity keeping sentiment subdued. Market participants reported that the lull in buying interest reflected broader weakness in downstream derivatives such as polyethylene and styrene, where demand continues to trail expectations. A US-based industry source told that, “Prices remained unchanged as purchasing activity […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices across Latin America slipped this week, weighed down by fragile fundamentals, seasonally sluggish demand, and competitive import pressure from the US and Middle East. Market participants described sentiment in the West Coast of South America and the Mercosur region as negative, with buyers opting to defer fresh commitments in anticipation of […]
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) export prices in the United States declined this week as weak demand and abundant supply across all polyethylene grades continued to weigh on sentiment. Market participants reported that the bearish tone seen throughout August has persisted, with both domestic and export markets facing subdued buying interest. A US-based industry source told Polymerduniya, […]
Ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) prices in the United States reflected a mixed undertone this week, as export activity lent support to EDC while VCM values eased under pressure from a weakening global PVC market. A US-based industry source told that, “US export prices for ethylene dichloride stayed steady as market activity […]
Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) markets across Asia came under renewed pressure this week, with prices sliding amid subdued buying activity and a competitive environment where virgin PET remains more cost-effective for downstream users. Market participants reported that consumption of recycled polyester fibers for clothing applications has stayed exceptionally weak, as virgin PET continues to trade […]
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) prices in Europe remained unchanged this week as weak demand and seasonal slowdowns weighed on trading activity. Market participants noted subdued buying interest, with most players holding back ahead of September contract negotiations. A European industry source told Polymerduniya, “Trading activity in the EVA spot market stayed muted amid persistently low […]
Paraxylene (PX) prices slipped in the United States on Wednesday, tracking declines in Asian benchmarks even as upstream mixed xylene (MX) values edged higher. A US-based industry source told that, “PX prices in the US have decreased in line with falling paraxylene market values in Asia.” On Wednesday, PX was assessed at USD 905–915/mt FOB […]
Polycarbonate (PC) prices in the United States held steady this week, with the market weighed down by soft demand and ample supply. A US-based industry source told that sentiment remains muted: “US polycarbonate prices held stable, but the overall market tone stayed sluggish as demand continued to remain weak. Producers across regions pointed to comfortable […]
PetroChina, Asia’s largest oil and gas producer, reported a sharp decline in first-half profit as weaker crude prices and a sluggish domestic recovery eroded margins across its upstream and downstream segments. The state-owned giant posted a net income of CNY 68.3 billion ($9.4 billion) for January to June 2025, down nearly 10 percent compared with […]
The petrochemical complex faced renewed headwinds on Wednesday, with futures contracts for key polymers on the Dalian Commodity Exchange extending losses amid persistent concerns over demand recovery. Polypropylene, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) futures all closed lower, dragging down sentiment across the wider value chain. Polypropylene contracts settled at CNY 7,021 per […]
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