Polymers, Plastics News and Resin Prices
Europe’s PET uptrend proves short-lived as September expectations weaken by Manolya Tufan
After rebounding in July from a three-month losing streak, European PET markets lost momentum in August. The fragile uptrend quickly gave way to stability and even slight softening, with most deals concluded with rollovers or modest decreases amid summer lethargy and lower contract settlements. Aggressive offers emerged in the latter half of the month, undermining the gains achieved earlier in the summer... 28-08-2025
Seasonal optimism lifts China’s polyolefin outlook despite lingering headwinds by Thi Huong Nguyen
China’s PP and PE markets are closing August on a largely steady note. While PE has managed to show some resilience, PP has continued to lag behind, with prices hovering around their two-year lows in recent weeks. Nevertheless, optimism is beginning to emerge as the traditional peak season of “Golden September – Silver October” approaches, encouraging sporadic improvements in downstream demand and lifting sentiment across the industry... 27-08-2025
Freight rates signal no rebound for the remainder of 2025 by Elif Şahinduran
Container freight is facing persistent headwinds, as tariff adjustments, temporary trade relief, and early peak-season surges fail to sustain demand or support higher rates. Transpacific rates are approaching pre-Red Sea crisis levels, with overcapacity weighing on prices. Analysts warn that, despite recent tariff extensions, 2025 is set for continued weakness and declining freight rates... 26-08-2025
South Korean PP offers intensify competition as SE Asia’s market hits multi-year lows by Merve Sezgün
Southeast Asia’s PP market weakened further this week, with competitive South Korean offers adding to the mounting pressure in an already bearish landscape. Buyers across the region remained cautious, limiting purchases to immediate needs, while downstream demand continued to disappoint... 25-08-2025
Stats: Türkiye’s Q2 polymer imports hit an all-time high by Merve Madakbaşı
ChemOrbis Stats Wizard data showed that Türkiye’s total polymer imports jumped 18% in Q2 from the previous quarter and were up 14.5% from Q2 2024. The overall volume marked the highest quarterly level since ChemOrbis began compiling data in 2003. Between April and June, Saudi Arabia, the USA, South Korea, China, and Egypt were the top five suppliers... 22-08-2025
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