Linear low-density polyethylene export prices in the US steadied this week, breaking a two-week slide as buyers and sellers paused for clearer direction. A US market source told a team member that spot activity slowed as participants waited for fresh October pricing signals. Many chose to delay new deals, keeping sentiment cautious despite no real improvement in downstream demand.
FAS Houston LLDPE export prices were assessed at USD 785–805 per metric ton, unchanged from the previous week. Sellers described the pause as a brief respite rather than evidence of a rebound, with competitive offers from Asia and Latin America keeping pressure on the market.
Upstream, spot ethylene prices held flat at 20.00–20.50 cents per pound FOB US Gulf. The August 2025 US ethylene contract settled at 32.00 cents per pound, a marginal 0.25-cent drop from July. Market players continue to watch global flows and upcoming contract negotiations for signs of the next move.
