In a dramatic effort to defuse escalating trade tensions, the European Union has announced plans to fast-track the removal of all tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, aiming to push the legislation through by the end of this week. The move comes as part of a broader negotiation to secure a reduction in hefty U.S. tariffs […]
Methanol prices in the United States held steady on Monday despite bullish momentum in upstream energy markets. An industry source in the US, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member that buying interest in the region remained muted, which kept trading activity subdued and prevented any upward shift in values. As a […]
Polymer grade propylene (PGP) prices in the United States advanced on Monday, supported by healthy trading activity and improved buying interest. An industry source in the US told a Polymerduniya team member that spot values gained ground as active deals in the market signaled firmer sentiment compared to the previous week. Spot delivered PGP was […]
Mixed xylene (MX) prices in the United States remained flat on Monday, showing no signs of movement despite lower indications circulating in the market. An industry source in the US, speaking on condition of anonymity, informed a Polymerduniya team member that MX values held stable even as some buyers and sellers pointed to softer sentiment. […]
On Monday, ethylene prices in the United States declined as deals were concluded at lower levels, reflecting a softer sentiment in the petrochemical chain. Ethylene was assessed at 21.50–22.00 cents/lb FD US Gulf, down by 0.50 cents/lb compared to last Friday. In contrast, Asia recorded firmer sentiment, with ethylene prices assessed at USD 835–845/mt CFR […]
Ethylene prices in the United States moved lower on Monday as market activity reflected deals concluded at reduced levels. An industry source in the US told a Polymerduniya team member that trading momentum slowed, with buyers and sellers agreeing on lower settlements, pushing prices down for the week. Assessments placed ethylene at 21.50–22.00 cents/lb FD […]
Polymer grade propylene (PGP) prices in the United States moved higher last week, while refinery grade propylene (RGP) values held flat. An industry source told Polymerduniya on condition of anonymity that the uptick in PGP was linked to increased trading activity for September, following weeks of price weakness in a long-supplied market with subdued demand. […]
US export prices for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) declined this week, weighed down by tepid demand and ample supply. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that sellers faced difficulty closing deals since interest from buyers only emerged at levels below current price assessments. With US producers continuing to deliver sufficient volumes, buyers in key […]
This week, US spot export prices for LLDPE retreated markedly, reflecting sustained weakness across global polyethylene markets. Market sources informed a Polymerduniya team member that deteriorating buying sentiment and soft demand weighed heavily on prices. Excess supply in the US and internationally has become more pronounced throughout August, placing intense pressure on sellers, who are […]
Ethylene prices in the United States slipped on Thursday as deals were finalized at reduced levels. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that the decline reflected softer trading sentiment in the market. Prices were assessed at 22.00–22.50 cents/lb FD US Gulf, marking a drop of 0.50 cents/lb from Wednesday’s levels. In contrast, Asian […]
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