On Monday, ethylene prices in Europe revealed a mixed undertone. CIF NWE prices slid to USD 850–860/mt, down USD 5/mt from Friday’s levels, as regional demand softened and supplies remained ample. An anonymous industry insider conveyed that weaker demand and abundant availability weighed on pricing. At the same time, FD NWE pricing held steady at […]
Propylene prices solidified gains across Asia on Monday, buoyed by stronger buying sentiment in key markets. An industry insider told Polymerduniya that improving demand, combined with a slight uptick in crude oil futures amid ongoing supply concerns, helped lift feedstock values. Specifically, FOB Korea propylene prices rose to USD 740–750/mt, marking a USD +5/mt jump […]
Last week, U.S. monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices in the U.S. slipped as market participants absorbed signals showing August rates trailing those in Asia. A Polymerduniya source revealed that discounts hovered just under the triple-digit mark, influenced by a persistent supply disruption at a key production site. The disruption began in late July, and although repair […]
A Polymerduniya source in Vietnam reports that a Chinese producer is offering PP fiber grade at USD 930–940/mt, priced on a CFR Ho Chi Minh port basis for August 2025 shipment. This offer aligns closely with recent regional pricing levels, where Chinese-origin polypropylene raffia and fiber grades have hovered around similar bands in Southeast Asia.
A Polymerduniya source in Vietnam reports that a Chinese producer has concluded deals for LLDPE film grade, priced at USD 935/mt on a CFR Ho Chi Minh port basis for August 2025 shipment. Global LLDPE markets continue to show regional disparity: in Asia, prices remain relatively soft amid abundant supply and restrained downstream demand, especially […]
A Polymerduniya source in Vietnam reports that a U.S. trader is offering LDPE film grade for August 2025 shipment, priced at USD 1,050/mt on a CFR Ho Chi Minh port basis. This pricing reflects growing U.S. export presence in Southeast Asia, with implications for regional supply dynamics and competitive sourcing strategies.
A Polymerduniya source in Vietnam reports that a Saudi Arabian producer is offering HDPE Pipe (PE100 Black) grade at USD 1,020/mt, on a CFR Ho Chi Minh port basis for August 2025 delivery. This reflects current trade interest between the Middle East and Southeast Asia, particularly for high-performance, pressure-capable pipe materials.
Lotte Titan Nusantara has temporarily shut down its No. 2 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plant in Cilegon for a scheduled maintenance turnaround. The outage, which commenced in early August 2025, is expected to last approximately one month, according to a Polymerduniya source in Indonesia. This facility, with an annual production capacity of 125,000 mt/year, plays a […]
Tangshan Risun Chemical has resumed operations at its styrene monomer (SM) plant in Hebei, China, following a planned maintenance turnaround. A company source told Polymerduniya that the plant came back online around August 8, 2025, after being shut for maintenance on July 5, 2025. The Hebei-based facility has a production capacity of 300,000 mt/year.
Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical (ZPC) has temporarily shut down its vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) plant in Zhoushan for scheduled maintenance, according to a Polymerduniya source. The shutdown began around August 5, 2025, and is expected to last two to three weeks, during which time operations at the facility will remain offline. The Zhoushan plant has […]
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