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A rare shift has emerged in Asia’s polypropylene market, with import PP prices in Southeast Asia falling below those in China. The development marks an unusual reversal of a long-standing pricing pattern, as Southeast Asia has traditionally traded at a premium to China due to …
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China's PVC trade data for April 2026 showed a significant slowdown in exports, while imports also remained weak. The latest customs figures indicate that overseas shipments declined sharply from March levels, reflecting softer buying interest from key export markets. PVC expo…
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The caprolactam market is experiencing a persistent downward trend, driven by weakened cost support and a seasonal drop in demand. In India, as well as in other major markets like China and Germany, prices have been under pressure due to a combination of factors including fall…
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PVC sellers across Southeast Asia have rolled out their July pricing with notable reductions, following the bearish trend set by major regional suppliers earlier this week. Weak demand and ample supply continue to pressure the market, prompting producers to adjust offers lower…
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Asian ethylene markets remained under pressure this week, with Southeast Asia witnessing a sharper drop as traders aggressively lowered offers to clear prompt cargoes. Rising supply expectations, weak downstream demand, and softer feedstock values continued to weigh on sentime…
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China's Dalian futures market closed higher across all major petrochemical contracts on June 11, with LLDPE, PP, PVC, and MEG posting gains amid improved market sentiment. MEG recorded the strongest increase of the day, while PVC and PP also moved into positive territory after…
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Asian propylene markets extended their downward trend for a ninth straight week, although the pace of decline slowed compared with the sharp corrections seen earlier. Increasing supply availability across both Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia continued to pressure prices, whi…
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Polymer markets across Southeast Asia have continued to retreat from the sharp gains recorded during the Middle East conflict, but the pace of correction varies significantly by product. While some markets have nearly returned to normal levels, others still remain considerably…
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Turkey’s import polyolefin market continued to soften in June as buying activity remained sluggish after the Eid holiday period. With most converters expecting further price declines, suppliers were forced to offer additional discounts to attract interest, pushing both PP and …
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