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Hengli Petrochemical Halts No. 2 Polypropylene Unit for Maintenance, Timeline Undisclosed

13/09/2025

China’s polypropylene market is watching developments at Hengli Petrochemical after the company initiated a planned shutdown of its No. 2 polypropylene (PP) unit on Changxing Island. According to industry sources, the facility was taken offline on September 12, 2025 for maintenance, though the company has not confirmed how long the outage will last. The No. […]

Jiangsu Yida Chemical Shuts Propylene Oxide Plant for Maintenance, Duration Uncertain

13/09/2025

China’s propylene oxide market is on alert following an unplanned pause at one of the country’s key production sites. Industry sources report that Jiangsu Yida Chemical has taken its propylene oxide (PO) unit offline for maintenance, with the shutdown believed to have begun around September 7, 2025. The company has not yet issued an official […]

European LDPE Market Slips as Spot Prices Tumble Amid Persistent Demand Weakness

13/09/2025

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Europe came under renewed pressure this week, with spot values sliding sharply while contract prices largely held their ground. Market participants reported that a combination of sluggish downstream demand and plentiful supply continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping buyers firmly on the sidelines. Industry sources said spot LDPE prices fell […]

Naphtachimie’s Lavera Cracker Under Extended Maintenance, Market Awaits Clarity on Restart Timeline

13/09/2025

France’s petrochemical market is bracing for a lengthy outage as Naphtachimie has taken its large steam cracker in Lavera offline for scheduled maintenance. Industry sources indicate that the shutdown began in the first half of September 2025 and, according to market chatter, the facility may remain out of operation until the end of the year. […]

U.S. Polyolefin and Styrenics Markets Lose Momentum Amid Lingering Demand Slump

13/09/2025

The U.S. petrochemical sector closed the week under a subdued cloud, with most key polymers struggling to gain traction as buyers remained cautious and supplies stayed plentiful. Macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent trade headwinds continued to weigh on sentiment, keeping purchasing activity restrained and prices largely flat or drifting lower across major product streams. High-density polyethylene […]

Polyolefin and Styrenics Prices Weaken as Imports Rise and Demand Falters in Europe

13/09/2025

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) film spot prices slipped across Europe this week while contract values held steady. Oversupply and persistently weak demand weighed on sentiment as competitive imports, particularly from the United States, kept pressure on local suppliers. Buyers remained cautious, with limited restocking activity despite speculation about potential counter-tariffs on U.S. polyethylene. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) […]

Polyolefin and Styrenics Markets Show Mixed Movements Amid Oil Uncertainty

13/09/2025

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) prices slipped in the Far East this week, while the rest of Asia saw little change. Sellers largely held offers steady as balanced inventories and moderate downstream demand kept the market cautious. Crude oil remained range-bound with a slightly positive bias, supported by Middle East tensions and the prospect of tighter U.S. […]

European LDPE Market Softens as Spot Prices Slide and Contracts Hold Steady Amid Tepid Demand

12/09/2025

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) prices in Europe continued to lose ground this week, with spot values sliding sharply while contract prices largely held their ground. Traders and producers across the region described a market weighed down by plentiful supply, muted downstream demand, and unrelenting competition from attractively priced imports. An industry source told that European LDPE […]

U.S. Polymer-Grade Propylene Prices Edge Higher on Robust Trading Momentum

12/09/2025

Polymer-grade propylene (PGP) prices climbed on Thursday across the U.S. Gulf Coast, buoyed by a flurry of healthy trading activity that reinforced the market’s upward tone. Traders reported that consistent buying interest throughout the week helped lift spot values despite steady fundamentals elsewhere in the supply chain. An industry source told that the day’s market […]

U.S. PVC Export Prices Slip as Market Struggles to Find Direction Amid Mixed Signals

12/09/2025

U.S. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) export prices edged lower this week, reflecting a market caught between persistent oversupply and divergent expectations for near-term demand. Industry sources told that sentiment has turned more cautious after several weeks of tentative strength, with buyers and sellers debating whether current levels can hold or if further weakness lies ahead. Market […]

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Propylene Prices Rise in some parts of Asia

Hengli Petrochemical Halts No. 2 Polypropylene Unit for Maintenance, Timeline Undisclosed

Jiangsu Yida Chemical Shuts Propylene Oxide Plant for Maintenance, Duration Uncertain

European LDPE Market Slips as Spot Prices Tumble Amid Persistent Demand Weakness

Naphtachimie’s Lavera Cracker Under Extended Maintenance, Market Awaits Clarity on Restart Timeline

U.S. Polyolefin and Styrenics Markets Lose Momentum Amid Lingering Demand Slump

Polyolefin and Styrenics Prices Weaken as Imports Rise and Demand Falters in Europe

Polyolefin and Styrenics Markets Show Mixed Movements Amid Oil Uncertainty

European LDPE Market Softens as Spot Prices Slide and Contracts Hold Steady Amid Tepid Demand

U.S. Polymer-Grade Propylene Prices Edge Higher on Robust Trading Momentum

U.S. PVC Export Prices Slip as Market Struggles to Find Direction Amid Mixed Signals

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Propylene Prices Rise in some parts of Asia

Ethylene Prices roll over in Asia

Reliance to double investment to Rs. 7 lakh crore in Gujarat over the next five years: Mukesh Ambani

Propylene Prices quote mixed in Asia

Ethylene Prices move down in Asia

Crude oil gains as unrest in Iran and Venezuela eclipses long-term supply glut

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