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 […]
Polypropylene (PP) export prices in the United States displayed a mixed undertone this week, with copolymer values weakening while homopolymer prices edged higher. FAS Houston PP copolymer prices were assessed at USD 1005–1025/mt, down by USD 35/mt from the previous week. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that spot export prices for polypropylene […]
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) export prices in the United States fell again this week, weighed down by persistent oversupply and subdued demand. Market players highlighted that production capacity continues to outpace consumption, fueling a supply-demand imbalance that is increasingly reshaping global trade flows. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that abundant availability from the […]
Polypropylene (PP) spot prices in Europe recorded a modest uptick this week, even as contract prices remained unchanged. Market activity, however, slowed considerably as the summer holiday season kept many converters and traders away, resulting in limited buying interest. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that, despite the lull, spot prices found some […]
Polystyrene (PS) export prices in the United States remained unchanged this week, even as import prices recorded a minor decline. Market sentiment stayed steady to weak, supported primarily by demand from single-use applications such as food packaging, while broader consumption patterns across other downstream sectors continued to lag. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team […]
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