Tariff fallout hits ethane flows, Chinese crackers scramble for fix

27 Apr 2025 China imported 5.5 million tonnes of ethane in 2023, according to the latest data from the Customs Department. The entirety of that volume came from the United States.

26 Apr 2025 HD Film

Saudi HDPE film dips below $900/ton in Vietnam as caution grips the market

Nevertheless, buyers remained wary, concerned that the persistent influx of US-origin material could exert additional downward pressure on Middle Eastern cargoes.

26 Apr 2025

Malaysian buyers eye lower May PP, PE offers despite local output snags

Sluggish end-product demand in the post-Ramadan period, combined with uncertainties surrounding the escalating trade war, has fuelled a cautious buying stance.

26 Apr 2025 SPVC k67-68 SPVC (A) k67-68

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.

26 Apr 2025

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.

24 Apr 2025

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.

24 Apr 2025

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

24 Apr 2025 PET Bottle

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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