The region continues to grapple with comfortable supply and subdued demand, even during what is typically a stronger post-monsoon season in India. Initial optimism around the Chinese government’s initiatives to stimulate its faltering property sector has quickly dissipated
While this move was widely anticipated, the reaction from the market has been tepid, as the ongoing depreciation of the Vietnamese Dong (VND) against the US dollar further complicates purchasing decisions.
Chinese suppliers sharply reduced export offers for homo-PP this week in response to persistently weak demand and an increasingly uncertain market outlook. The price cuts sparked some interest from international buyers, but higher shipping costs have deterred any immediate deals.
The PET bottle market, which briefly surged earlier this month on expectations of government intervention, has since faced significant downward pressure as the underlying market fundamentals reassert themselves.
Trading activities on the Shenhua Auction Platform showed marked improvement on the second day of the week, despite the ongoing decline in futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Market sources attributed the increased buying interest to the coal-based producer's decision to reduce auction prices by CNY 20-50/ton