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Asian LLDPE Prices Slide as Weak Demand, Currency Pressures, and Oversupply Dominate Regional Markets

Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) prices across Asia trended downward this week, weighed by a mix of fragile demand, oversupply, and macroeconomic headwinds. Industry participants pointed to the Russia–Ukraine conflict and persistent U.S. sanctions on major oil-producing countries as key global factors driving crude oil volatility, adding unpredictability to energy and petrochemical markets. In Far East […]
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Chinese Polymer Futures Mixed as MEG Weakens, LLDPE and PVC Decline, PP Inches Higher

On Tuesday, Chinese commodity futures for key polymers delivered a mixed performance, reflecting a tug-of-war between demand uncertainty and cost-side pressures in the petrochemicals sector. Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange began the session at RMB 7,252/mt (USD 844) and fluctuated within a narrow band before closing slightly lower at RMB […]
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Asian PET Prices Hold Steady Amid Volatile Energy Markets and Muted Demand

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices across Asia remained largely unchanged this week, as the market continued to balance global energy volatility with seasonal slowdowns in downstream demand. A source in Asia noted that the Russia–Ukraine conflict and persistent U.S. sanctions on key oil-producing nations have heightened uncertainty in global supply chains, fueling a rise in international […]
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European Ethylene Prices Tumble on Oversupply and Weak Demand; Asia Holds Steady

European ethylene markets faced a sharp correction on Tuesday, as prices plunged under the weight of subdued demand and persistent oversupply. According to a source in Europe, the downturn was driven by sluggish buying activity, with converters holding back purchases amid broader macroeconomic headwinds. Elevated interest rates and ongoing inflationary pressures have dampened industrial confidence, […]
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Egyptian Producer Sets September HDPE Offers Across Multiple Grades

According to a source in Egypt, a domestic producer has released fresh September offers for its high-density polyethylene (HDPE) portfolio, with pricing levels reflecting a steady tone despite wider fluctuations in global energy and feedstock markets. For September delivery, the producer is heard to have set its HDPE Film (HD5301FB) grade at EGP 54,000/mt. HDPE […]
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China Polymer Futures Mixed as PVC Inches Higher, While LLDPE, PP and MEG Retreat

Chinese polymer futures closed Monday with a mixed performance, reflecting the fragile sentiment across petrochemical markets. Gains in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contrasted with declines in linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polypropylene (PP), and monoethylene glycol (MEG), underscoring the divergent fundamentals shaping trading activity. On the Dalian Commodity Exchange, LLDPE (l2601) contracts opened at RMB 7,275 (USD […]
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European Ethylene Prices Edge Higher on Supply Tightness and Robust Demand; Asia Holds Steady

Ethylene prices in Europe began the week on a firmer note, supported by reports of tighter availability and steady buying activity across the region. Market participants noted that supply constraints, combined with healthy derivative demand, provided upward momentum after weeks of relatively muted trading. An industry source in Europe, “Prices moved higher as reports pointed […]

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