China American Petrochemical has taken its purified terephthalic acid unit in Taichung, Taiwan, offline for scheduled maintenance, according to market sources. A contact familiar with the situation told a team member that the shutdown began around September 24, 2025, though the exact duration has not been confirmed and no official statement has been released. The […]
Alpek Polyester is preparing to take its polyethylene terephthalate plant in Montreal offline for maintenance early next month. A source familiar with the matter told a team member that the company intends to begin the turnaround on October 7, 2025, though the exact length of the outage has yet to be finalized. Official confirmation from […]
US ethylene prices were unchanged on Thursday, reflecting another quiet trading day and a lack of fresh market drivers. A Gulf Coast industry source told a team member that discussions remained muted, with participants largely staying on the sidelines. Spot assessments held firm at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound FD US Gulf, rolling over from Wednesday […]
Linear low-density polyethylene prices fell again on the West Coast of South America this week, while other Latin American markets held steady. An industry source told a team member that plentiful supply and weak demand kept pressure on sellers, with many buyers postponing purchases in anticipation of further declines. Sellers struggled to move volumes as […]
Linear low-density polyethylene export prices in the US steadied this week, breaking a two-week slide as buyers and sellers paused for clearer direction. A US market source told a team member that spot activity slowed as participants waited for fresh October pricing signals. Many chose to delay new deals, keeping sentiment cautious despite no real […]
Polyethylene terephthalate prices moved higher in the US this week as looming import tariffs kept buyers and sellers on edge. An industry source told a team member that discussions over who will absorb the new costs remain unsettled. The US imposed tariffs on imports of PET and recycled PET starting September 8, and market participants […]
Polymer-grade propylene prices edged lower in the US on Thursday, pressured by sluggish buying and a lack of trading momentum. A market source told a team member that spot PGP levels softened as participants stayed cautious, holding back fresh orders in the face of muted downstream demand. Delivered polymer-grade propylene in the US Gulf was […]
Ethylene prices in the United States were largely unchanged on Wednesday, with market activity subdued and discussions remaining muted. An industry source told a team member that the overall tone was calm, with participants showing little urgency to strike new deals. “U.S. ethylene prices remained stable amid muted market conditions, with market discussions heard subdued,” […]
Propylene prices in the United States held flat on Wednesday, with a quiet trading day keeping the market calm and widening the gap between buyer and seller expectations. An industry source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a team member that the pricing undertone remained largely stable as participants stayed on the sidelines. “There was […]
U.S. spot export prices for medium-grade ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) slipped this week, weighed down by weak buying interest and plentiful supply. An industry source told a team member that “spot export prices for EVA in the U.S. dipped slightly, influenced by a market situation characterized by low demand and plentiful supply. Purchasing interest continued […]
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