03 May 2024
This is the second month of reduction in a row, sending the latest prices to the lowest levels since September 2023.
China is set to welcome eleven (11) new PP plants in 2024 with a combined annual capacity of 5.3 million tons. Some of these plants might decide to postpone the startup schedules would the production economy remains poor.
30 Apr 2024
As reported earlier, the local HDPE film market in Indonesia is now struggling with soft demand and higher availability compared to other grades.
Meanwhile, Chinese PE buyers are expecting firmer offers from overseas suppliers in the coming week following reports of higher local offers in North American market.
During this period, there was a noticeable trend of small-scale purchases as buyers sought to make essential replenishments. However, sellers continued to face limited supply pressure.
29 Apr 2024
Zhongjing Petrochemical has opted to sustain its stable export pricing strategy, mirroring the rates observed over the past five weeks.
A key Indonesian producer reportedly lifted spot PP and PE offers to domestic buyers over the weekend on the back of a tightening supply outlook ahead of a major maintenance schedule in May and the weak Rupiah.
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