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 RMB 7,310 (USD 846) and closed slightly lower at RMB 7,297 (USD 844), marking a 0.29% drop or RMB 21 (USD 2.43/mt) from the previous settlement of RMB 7,318 (USD 847/mt). The day’s high and low were RMB 7,324 (USD 848) and RMB 7,277 (USD 842), respectively.
PP (pp2509) also saw a marginal decline, opening at RMB 7,078 (USD 819) and closing at RMB 7,075 (USD 819), down 0.13% or RMB 9 (USD 1.04/mt) from the last settlement of RMB 7,084 (USD 820/mt). Prices ranged between RMB 7,088 (USD 820) and RMB 7,061 (USD 817) during the session.
PVC (v2509) was the lone gainer of the day, opening at RMB 5,054 (USD 585) and closing at RMB 5,045 (USD 584), up 0.26% or RMB 14 (USD 1.62/mt) from the previous close of RMB 5,032 (USD 582/mt). Prices fluctuated between RMB 5,082 (USD 588) and RMB 5,013 (USD 580).
MEG (eg2509) slipped 0.34% during the day, opening at RMB 4,430 (USD 513) and settling at RMB 4,396 (USD 509), down RMB 15 (USD 1.74/mt) from the last settlement of RMB 4,411 (USD 510/mt). The contract traded within a range of RMB 4,441 (USD 514) and RMB 4,385 (USD 507).
The mixed performance reflects the broader volatility in global commodity markets and subdued demand signals across downstream sectors.
