A Polymerduniya source in China, speaking anonymously, revealed this week that a Chinese trader has pitched a new offer for Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) film, sourced from China and priced at USD 930/mt, FOB Ningbo, for August 2025 shipment. This competitive pricing comes amid a wider market backdrop characterized by oversupply concerns and weakened downstream […]
On Thursday, U.S. ethylene prices experienced a modest decline as trading participants wrapped up deals at lower levels. The market closed with assessments at 24.50–25.00 cents/lb FD U.S. Gulf, marking a 1 cent/lb drop from Wednesday’s levels. Market feedback suggests that downward pressure is emerging amid subdued deal-making, even though sources indicate that the current […]
A Polymerduniya source in China revealed that a domestic producer has announced an offer for Ethylene‑Vinyl Acetate (EVA) resin, specifically the VA 28% grade suitable for PV film applications, priced at USD 1,190 per metric ton on an FOB Ningbo port basis, with payment terms of TT in advance for shipments scheduled in August–September 2025. This […]
A Polymerduniya source in China reported that a Chinese producer has put forward an offer for premium bottle-grade PET resin (IV 0.80/0.77/0.83), priced at approximately USD 790/mt FOB for August 2025 shipment. The offer represents the latest benchmark for Asia-bound PET shipments, matching the lower end of recent price assessments in the region. Earlier in May–June […]
Jiaxing Jinyan Chemical has commenced a planned shutdown of its ethanolamines production facility in Zhejiang, China. A Polymerduniya source confirmed the plant went offline on August 4, 2025 for maintenance, although the expected duration of the outage remains unspecified. The plant has an estimated production capacity of approximately 80,000 mt/year. While Jiaxing Jinyan Chemical has yet […]
On August 7, 2025, polymer futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange closed on a mixed note, with LLDPE, PP, and MEG recording minor losses while PVC edged higher. The trading session reflected cautious sentiment amid currency fluctuations and broader market pressures. The exchange rate stood at 1 USD = 7.18 RMB. LLDPE (l2509) opened at […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in Asia posted modest gains, buoyed by a more confident market outlook even as energy values continued to face downward pressure. An industry source in Asia told a Polymerduniya team member, “Propylene prices in Asia rose slightly, supported by optimistic market sentiment, despite energy values facing pressure. Even with a drop […]
Sinopec’s Hainan Ethylene is set to take its polypropylene (PP) production offline in mid‑October, with maintenance scheduled from October 10 through October 20, 2025, according to a Polymerduniya insider. During this planned shutdown, the plant, located in Hainan, China, will be offline for approximately ten days to carry out essential servicing of core processing units. The facility […]
On Tuesday, European propylene prices remained unchanged, with both spot polymer grade and CIF Northwest Europe (NWE) levels assessed at €750–760/mt FD NWE, showing no movement from Monday. According to a confidential industry source, this stability reflects abundant supply and conservative buying behavior: “Purchasers stayed wary, restricting acquisitions to urgent necessities … Many opted to […]
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) has launched a high-profile “Early Bird” discount initiative, offering a discount of ₹2.50 per kg on its domestically sold polypropylene (PP) grades. The scheme is valid from August 1 through August 15, 2025, according to an industry source cited by Polymerduniya. This promotion targets early bookings and dispatches, reflecting broader efforts by Indian […]
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