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 […]
HDPE export prices in the United States continued their downward trend this week, weighed down by sluggish demand and a persistent supply glut. An industry source told a Polymerduniya team member that spot export prices for HDPE fell further as market pressures intensified. “Consistently low demand and abundant supply, not only in the US but […]
In a market grappling with intensified global competition, polypropylene (PP) homopolymer export prices in the U.S. held steady at USD 960–980 per metric ton FAS Houston on August 14, 2025, showing no change from the previous week, according to Polymerduniya. Despite mounting export pressures from cheaper Asian offerings and persistent tariff uncertainty, U.S. sellers resisted […]
In what may be one of the quietest weeks on record for West Coast South American polypropylene, both injection-grade and copolymer prices remained unchanged. As of August 15, 2025, CFR West Coast South America offers were logged at USD 980–1010/mt for PP injection and USD 1040–1070/mt for PP copolymer, exactly mirroring their levels from a […]
In a moment of calm amidst a typically volatile marketplace, refinery-grade propylene prices in the U.S. Gulf, historically prone to sharp swings, remained locked in a narrow range last week, with no change recorded. As of August 15, 2025, CFR prices were pegged at 30.50–31.00 cents per pound, underlining a market in cautious equilibrium. This […]
Ethylene spot prices in the US dropped last week amid weak market activity and declining crude oil values. An industry source told Polymerduniya, “Ethylene spot prices fell due to weak market activity and declining crude oil prices. Decreased offer levels resulted in the decline, with no transactions reported. The drop was also linked to oversupply […]
Polymer grade propylene (PGP) prices in the US fell for the fifth consecutive week, while refinery grade propylene (RGP) values held steady. An industry source, speaking to Polymerduniya on condition of anonymity, said, “US propylene spot prices continue to decline due to ongoing weak demand. No transactions were reported at the evaluated levels. Prices have […]
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