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Malaysian buyers eye lower May PP, PE offers despite local output snags
26 Apr 2025 Sluggish end-product demand in the post-Ramadan period, combined with uncertainties surrounding the escalating trade war, has fuelled a cautious buying stance.
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26 Apr 2025 SPVC k67-68 SPVC (A) k67-68

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Inventory drop failed to halt the Chinese PVC market's decline

The absence of clear policy signals from the government regarding stimulus measures to boost domestic consumption and support the struggling property sector further dampened buyer confidence.
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26 Apr 2025

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Chinese supplier raises local LDPE film offers as Iran port explosion stokes supply concerns

The blast occurred within the port’s container terminal, severely impacting one of Iran’s most critical logistics hubs. The port is responsible for approximately 55% of Iran’s non-petroleum exports and 85% of its container traffic.
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24 Apr 2025

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Shenhua Auction: Aggressive discount drives robust uptake

Reflecting concerns displayed in the wider selling market, the Shenhua Auction Platform adopted a stable-to-softer pricing strategy as part of efforts to manage inventories ahead of month-end.
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24 Apr 2025

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Shandong Yulong Auction: Buyers absorbed price hike but remained selective

Buyers largely accepted the price hikes, supported in part by relative stability on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Still, purchasing remained highly selective, with preference skewed toward lower-end prices
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24 Apr 2025 PET Bottle

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Output controls fuel Chinese PET bottle market comeback, buyers remained cautious

Indeed, many Chinese converters have adopted a cautious approach to procurement amid the heightened US–China trade tensions, which continue to cloud the broader economic outlook.
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24 Apr 2025

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China Morning Snapshot – 24 April 2025

Spot sellers held back from offering deeper discounts, citing the relatively modest losses in futures. This prompted a resistance response from buyers
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24 Apr 2025

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Asian PVC Market Outlook – 2Q2025

The imposition of steep US tariffs has triggered widespread order cancellations, leaving Chinese converters scrambling to reorient their export strategies. While diverting finished goods to the domestic market is theoretically viable
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