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 […]
Crude prices edged up on Tuesday, with both Brent and West Texas Intermediate inching higher in quiet trading. Brent crude for November 2025 delivery settled at USD 68.22 a barrel after touching a session high of USD 68.23 and a low of USD 67.51, marking a gain of 59 cents or 0.87 percent. WTI crude […]
Propylene markets in the United States showed no movement on Tuesday, with traders reporting a quiet session and balanced fundamentals. An industry source told Polymerupdate that regional demand remained flat, leaving prices unchanged from the start of the week. Polymer-grade spot delivered propylene held at 31.50–32.00 cents per pound FD US Gulf, while refinery-grade material […]
PVC prices across Asia stayed flat this week, with traders largely unmoved despite rising global oil prices and persistent geopolitical tension. Market participants pointed to balanced supply and demand as the main reason for the quiet tone. A regional source told that even with crude continuing its upward climb amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the […]
Ethylene markets showed little sign of life on Tuesday, with prices holding steady on both sides of the Pacific as traders reported muted activity. In the United States, an industry source told that buying and selling interest remained thin, keeping ethylene values unchanged. Assessments stayed at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound FD US Gulf, the same […]
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