European polypropylene (PP) prices continued their downward slide this week amid lackluster demand and the familiar drag of mid-summer slowdowns. In the spot arena, injection-moulding grade PP in Northwest Europe slipped to EUR 935–945/mt FD, succumbing to a EUR 10/mt week-on-week drop. Block copolymer grades fared even worse, falling EUR 30/mt to land between EUR […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, propylene prices in the United States remained stable as a cautious market outlook weighed on trading activity. An anonymous industry source shared with a Polymerduniya team member that “the pricing undertone remained largely stable, while trading activity slowed due to widening gaps in pricing expectations between buyers and sellers.” Polymer grade spot-delivered propylene […]
A Polymerduniya source in Europe reported that a UK-based producer is offering its recycled polypropylene (R‑PP) homopolymer material, specifically the P512 grade, medium melt, black colour, MFI 10 for August 2025 shipment on an Ex‑Works basis. The quoted price is around GBP 575/mt, with minimum lot sizes of 20 tonnes per deal. This offer reflects a […]
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 […]
Ethylene prices in the European region recorded a noticeable gain on Wednesday, driven by improved regional demand and a rise in upstream naphtha values. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member, “Prices increased due to better regional demand trends and higher upstream naphtha values in the region.” […]
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 the European market remained unchanged, even as upstream crude values weakened and producers scaled back output to protect margins. An industry source in Europe, speaking on condition of anonymity, told a Polymerduniya team member, “Even though producers reduced production levels to avoid losses and safeguard margins, the plentiful supply of […]
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 […]
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