Shenhua closed the final trading day of the month on a strong note, bolstered by the limited quantities allocated to its auction session. Offering just 100 tons of homo-PP and LLDPE, the coal-based producer secured deals effortlessly.
Trading sentiment on the Shenhua auction platform reflected mixed outcomes following a softening trend on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). Despite this, Chinese buyers showed robust interest in LLDPE, primarily fueled by a CNY140/ton ($19/ton) discount,
Despite persistent weakness in the import market, Indonesian buyers are increasingly turning to local suppliers for two primary reasons. First, while export PET bottle prices from Chinese suppliers have softened on FOB terms, elevated freight costs have substantially inflated CIF prices.