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 […]
Polypropylene prices in Europe softened again this week, weighed down by weak demand and abundant supply. Market players had hoped for a September restocking bounce, but the usual seasonal uptick never arrived. “The typical September restocking did not occur this year, leading to an oversupply,” one trader told a team member. Producers struggled to move […]
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 […]
BASF is planning a maintenance turnaround at its ethanolamines facility in Antwerp, Belgium, that will take the unit offline for several weeks later this year, according to market sources familiar with the operation. A contact in Belgium said the shutdown is expected to begin in the first half of October 2025 and continue until the […]
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 […]
INEOS Oxide is expected to take its glycol ether unit in Lavera, France, offline for planned maintenance later this year, according to market sources familiar with the company’s operations. A contact in France said the plant is tentatively slated for a turnaround sometime between October and November 2025, though the exact timing and length of […]
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,” […]
Recycled polymer prices in the Middle East were unchanged this week, reflecting a market settled into a steady rhythm of moderate demand and consistent supply. No adjustments were reported across polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, PET, PVC, or ABS grades. Market participants said stable buying from packaging and consumer goods sectors is meeting a dependable flow of […]
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