Apparently, finished goods demand remains stagnant. Converters, especially in the woven bag industry, reportedly hold inventories sufficient for 30 to 60 days, curbing immediate buying interest. Locally sourced Malaysian homo-PP yarn continues to dominate the domestic market, eroding demand for imports.
Chinese suppliers surprised the market on the first trading day of the week by trimming export offers for carbide-based PVC by $5/ton, setting a new low despite a stabilising local market and optimism surrounding the Politburo meeting.
Trading activity on the Shenhua Auction Platform saw a significant surge in response to the government’s announcement of more proactive stimulus measures aimed at bolstering domestic consumption. Improved market confidence, combined with limited auction volumes, offset the impact of a modest CNY 20-30/ton price increase.