In Europe, methanol prices remained unchanged on Monday as market participants held back, constrained by subdued demand and lingering uncertainty. A polymer and chemical contact in Europe, choosing to remain anonymous, told a correspondent that although market fundamentals appear stable, activity has been muted because many customers are sticking to contractual volumes rather than spot […]
European ethylene prices began the week without fanfare, holding their ground despite broader economic uncertainties and uneven performance in downstream markets. According to an industry source in Europe who requested anonymity, the European ethylene market remained balanced on Monday, buoyed by consistent demand within the ethylene segment even as other derivative sectors exhibited signs of […]
The Chinese polymer futures market closed with a varied performance as the yuan traded at 7.12 to the U.S. dollar, setting the stage for subtle yet telling price movements across key commodities. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) futures started the session at RMB 7,232 (USD 844). Prices briefly climbed to a day high of RMB […]
In a development that may stir the Asia‐Pacific HDPE market, a source in China reports that PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical is planning to resume production at its High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) unit around October 4, 2025, following a scheduled turnaround. The unit in question was taken offline for maintenance approximately August 15, 2025. As of now, […]
In Mailiao, Taiwan, a significant development appears to be shaping the downstream chemicals landscape: Formosa Plastics Corporation (FPC) is reportedly planning a maintenance turnaround of its Acrylonitrile (ACN) production unit in mid-December 2025. This information comes via a source based in Taiwan, though no public confirmation or detailed timeline has yet been released. Mailiao’s ACN […]
In a fresh development out of the CIS region, a source reports that an Iranian trader has quietly floated an offering for Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film grades (Iran origin) in the USD 875-885 per metric tonne range. The deal is structured for delivery in October 2025, on an FCA Arak basis. The move […]
A source in Turkey reports that a South Korean producer has proposed an offer of USD 760/mt for PVC Suspension grade, with shipment slated for September 2025 on a CFR Istanbul port basis. The quoted price reflects freight, insurance, and delivery up to Istanbul, and appears to position the seller aggressively in light of competing […]
A source in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region reports that a South Asian producer has tabled an offer for General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS) grade at approximately USD 1,140/mt on a CFR GCC Main Port basis, for shipments slated in September 2025. This pricing emerges at a time when regional buyers are closely evaluating supply […]
Zhejiang Dushan Energy has restarted its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant in Jiaxing, China, during the first half of September 2025, following a scheduled turnaround that began on August 26. Though no official statement has yet been released by company authorities, a source in China confirms the resumption of operations. The Jiaxing facility boasts a […]
INEOS Oxide is expected to temporarily halt production at its glycol ether plant located in Lavera, France, for a maintenance turnaround during the period of October–November 2025, according to a regional source. The outage remains unofficial, with no confirmed start date or duration disclosed by the company. The Lavera facility, which can produce up to […]
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