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Taiwanese PVC major raises prices for fourth consecutive round, but buyer resistance deepens
16 Oct 2026 A major Taiwanese PVC producer has introduced its second price list for October 2026 loading, extending its upward pricing campaign for a fourth consecutive round as constrained supply
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16 Oct 2026

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Shenhua Auction: Price cuts lift some clearance, but demand remains weak as softer futures impact sentiment

Softer, range-bound PP and LLDPE January 2027 futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) weighed on Shenhua Baotou Coal Chemical Co.’s auction sentiment on Friday, keeping clearance rates below 40% across all three grades offered that attracted bids.
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16 Oct 2026 LL C4 Film

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Saudi LLDPE film surged above $1,400/ton threshold in China, narrowing re-export windows to Vietnam

A particular Saudi-origin LLDPE film grade emerged as an unlikely standout in China's import PE market during the week to 16 October 2026, attracting aggressive buying interest that propelled prices above $1,400/ton
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16 Oct 2026

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Restocking demand revives Indonesian PP trade as supply tightens, prices surge

Indonesia’s PP market saw a sharp revival in trading activity towards the end of the week to 16 October, as converters returned for replenishment after months on the sidelines.
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16 Oct 2026

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Market Flash - 16 October 2026

Dalian PP and LLDPE futures fell for a second straight session on Friday, dragged lower by a broad selloff in regional equities, although China's domestic spot market reacted only moderately and export offers held or edged higher
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16 Oct 2026

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Indonesian major hikes prices on the eve of the weekend as domestic activity improves

An Indonesian major raised its domestic price list on Friday 16 October, after its decision to suspend offers the previous evening.
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16 Oct 2026

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China PVC: Breakout in futures fades, as weak enquiries and winter demand limit upside

Unplanned plant shutdowns and production cuts tightened availability of certain brands and lifted offers by up to CNY 50/ton, yet the approaching winter slowdown, weak overseas enquiries and softer coal prices kept buyers cautious and capped the upside.
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16 Oct 2026

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China Morning Snapshot – 16 October 2026

Domestic traders reported limited transactions, with buyers reluctant even to check the latest offers as they preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the weekend.
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