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Reports that France and Italy are preparing to ask the European Commission to examine possible safeguard measures on PET, with Germany also expected to support the initiative, have brought PET imports back into the spotlight of the EU's trade-defence debate. No formal European…
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Asian PET bottle markets moved into a stable-to-softer phase this week, ending a three-week price rally as a sharp decline in crude oil and feedstock values reduced cost support. Chinese export and domestic PET prices posted their first modest declines after reaching multi-mon…
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European natural gas prices continued to decline on Wednesday as signs of potential diplomatic progress between the US and Iran eased concerns over energy supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Dutch TTF front-month futures, the benchmark for European gas prices, wer…
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An Indonesian PVC producer has returned to the regional market with October-shipment offers after not announcing prices for September. Traders reported that the producer is offering PVC K67-68 to regional buyers, following upward adjustments to its initial August shipment pric…
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China’s suspension PVC (S-PVC) exports recovered strongly in August after declining noticeably during the previous two months. Total shipments exceeded 300,000 tons during the month, marking a substantial increase from July and a smaller gain compared with the same period last…
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Low density polyethylene (LDPE) prices have experienced an upward trend across Asia, primarily driven by shipment delays and limited import availability, especially from the Middle East. In India, a Saudi producer has offered LDPE at USD 1,530 per metric ton CFR, while Relianc…
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Polymer markets in the GCC, European, and Indian regions are experiencing a cautious outlook, with subdued downstream demand and buyers focusing on immediate needs. In India, the market for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is particularly tight due to reliance on imports, while…
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China’s polyethylene (PE) market has opened the week on a mixed note, with domestic prices seeing some downward revisions while most import offers remain stable or slightly higher. However, selected Middle Eastern grades, particularly HDPE and LLDPE, have faced small price red…
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Shipping conditions along the Rhine remain difficult, with water levels declining again after another period of dry weather. Continued restrictions on barge loading are keeping transportation costs elevated along one of Europe’s key routes for moving commodities. At Kaub, an i…
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