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 […]
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 […]
A Thailand-based producer has announced fresh offers for PET bottle-grade resin at USD 770–790 per metric ton, according to market information. The material will ship in October 2025 from the company’s China plant on an FOB basis. A source in China said the new offer reflects steady supply conditions and aims to capture buying interest […]
A Middle Eastern producer has announced an offer price of USD 880 per metric ton for linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) film grade bound for China, according to market information shared with. A source in China said the offer applies to October 2025 shipment on a CFR China Main Port basis. Traders noted that the move […]
S-Oil Corp is preparing to take its No.1 residue fluid catalytic cracker (RFCC) unit in Onsan, South Korea, offline for a scheduled maintenance turnaround later this year, according to market sources. A contact in South Korea said the refinery plans to begin the outage by mid-October 2025, with operations expected to remain suspended until the […]
Recycled polymer prices in Karachi were unchanged on Thursday as processors continued to buy only what they needed, keeping market sentiment cautious and directionless. Traders said the outlook remains tied to shifts in demand from major end-use sectors. R-PP injection moulding white held at PKR 295 per kilogram, while the black grade stayed at PKR […]
Recycled polymer prices in Iran showed a varied pattern this week, with different grades holding steady at distinct levels on an FOB Iran basis. R-HFI 5110 in plain bags was assessed at USD 940 per metric ton, while both R-LFI 2119 and R-LIM 2047 held at USD 1,070 per metric ton. R-BL3 traded at USD […]
Ethylene prices eased in Northeast Asia on Wednesday, slipping as regional demand lost steam, while Southeast Asian values held their ground. CFR Northeast Asia ethylene was assessed at USD 835–845 per metric ton, down about USD 5 from Tuesday’s level. An industry source, who asked not to be named, told a team member that “ethylene […]
AGC Vinythai is reportedly preparing a temporary shutdown of its epichlorohydrin (ECH) facility at Map Ta Phut, with maintenance expected to start November 1, 2025. A source in Thailand noted that while the date is likely, the duration of the outage remains uncertain and no formal confirmation has been released. The plant, situated in the […]
Hanwha Solutions Chemical is preparing to take its No. 2 polyvinyl chloride plant in Ulsan offline for a short maintenance turnaround. A source familiar with the matter told that the outage is scheduled to begin on November 4, 2025, with operations expected to restart around November 10. The company has not issued an official confirmation. […]
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