Acetylene based PVC prices move higher in Southeast Asia

A few Chinese producers reported that they issued hikes on their acetylene based PVC offers to Southeast Asia.

A source from a Chinese acetylene based PVC producer reported that prices continued to increase this week and their offers are up by $20/ton when compared to last week. Accordingly, the producer’s offers currently stand at $985-990/ton CIF SEA, cash basis.

A source from a second Chinese acetylene based PVC producer whose offers are quoted at the same levels said, “Local prices have been surging and we already have orders until December. Therefore, we don’t expect prices to fall but we have doubts about the sustainability of the current high levels due to the growing amount of import materials offered to China.”

Meanwhile, a source from a Taiwanese PVC producer reported that their offers for PVC K-67-68 is at $935-940/ton CIF SEA/China, up by $30-35/ton on both ends. The source said, “After the Taiwanese major implemented a price hike last month; we adjusted our offers up by $30/ton. Demand is weak in India while it is reportedly good in the Middle East, China and Southeast Asia. Our inventory level is low and we are feeling free from sales pressure. We are waiting for the Taiwanese major’s new prices and we expect them to implement a new price hike on their December levels but we are not sure on the announcement date. Plus, we are running our plant at full rates currently.”