Sipchem halts EVA production in Jubail due to feedstock shortage
The facility, which has an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons, is expected to remain offline until May 2026. The shutdown comes amid ongoing supply challenges affecting feedstock availability in the region.
The disruption is likely to impact EVA supply in the market, with participants closely monitoring the situation for any changes in timelines or supply conditions.
Stay ahead of market trends with the Credco app. For any queries, please reach out via WhatsApp at +91 8448083211.
Related on the Wire
- Supply·Friday, 23 October 2026
Asian Ethylene Prices Extend Gains on Higher Feedstock Costs and Tight Supply
Asian ethylene prices continued to strengthen this week, with assessments for both CFR China and CFR Southeast Asia increasing by $10/ton from the previous week. Rising crude oil and naphtha costs, active buying by traders and persistent supply constraints supported the market…
Read story - Crude·Thursday, 5 November 2026
Oil Prices Hit Two-Month Lows as US Midterm Results Boost Iran Deal Hopes
Crude oil prices extended their recent losses on Wednesday, November 4, falling by more than 8% to their lowest levels in over two months. The sharp decline followed the US midterm election results, which strengthened expectations that Washington could seek a diplomatic resolu…
Read story - Polymer·Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Turkey PP and PE Markets Target Further Gains as Prices Reach Four-Month Highs
Turkey’s polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) markets began November under renewed upward pressure, with initial supplier announcements and higher selling indications suggesting that October’s rally could continue. Despite Brent crude futures falling by more than 7% on Mon…
Read story - Polymer·Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Indian Producers Implement Aggressive Polymer Price Hikes
Indian polymer producers have initiated significant price hikes for key materials such as PVC, PP, and PE as of November 1st. This move comes amidst rising input costs and converter resistance, particularly ahead of the Diwali festival. The increase is led by a larger-than-exp…
Read story