The Shenhua Auction Platform saw minimal procurement activity, mirroring an intraday futures market crash—down 1.25% for PP and 3.08% for LLDPE. Escalating US-China trade frictions remained central to buyer concerns
Shandong Yulong’s auction platform saw a sharp downturn in performance compared to the previous session, following the steepest daily decline in futures since March 2020. Even so, a modest level of engagement persisted
In a noteworthy move, a major Indonesian producer has once again lowered its weekly PP and PE offers to the domestic market, marking the second straight week of reductions despite the ongoing Eid al-Fitr holidays. The latest price cuts reflect continued pressure
Even for businesses not directly impacted by the US tariffs, the current market landscape remains fraught with challenges. Sentiment over the near-term outlook is increasingly bearish, weighed down by weakening demand, currency headwinds, and a sharp downturn in the energy complex.
The Shenhua Auction Platform saw improved sales from the previous session, driven by stronger hand-to-mouth purchasing in both the LLDPE and PP segments. However, bids were noticeably more cautious, reflecting the softness on the Dalian Commodity Exchange.