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27 August 2024 - Shenhua's coal-based PP and PE Auction Results
27 Aug 2024 Trading sentiment on the Shenhua Auction Platform was boosted by the continued rallying of futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. In spite of the steady auction prices, Chinese bidders were more enthusiastic
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26 Aug 2024

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Saudi producer cut September PE offers to Vietnam, buyers negotiate fiercely on loosening supply outlook

Despite the sharp cuts, the market response has been tepid, with several buyers submitting counteroffers well below the producer's initial price list.
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26 Aug 2024

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Chinese producers hold firm on export PP offers amid steady local market

The local Chinese market, while not experiencing significant improvement in buying activity, continues to see consistent small-scale purchases from buyers looking to cover immediate needs.
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26 Aug 2024

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China Morning Snapshot – 26 August 2024

Despite rising futures contracts and manageable inventory levels, Chinese suppliers have surprisingly opted for a cautious approach, holding spot PP and PE offers steady from late last week.
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26 Aug 2024

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26 August 2024 - Shenhua's coal-based PP and PE Auction Results

On the pricing front, Shenhua managed to raise the auction price for homo-PP by CNY 40/ton, bolstered by a rebound in futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. However, the auction price for LLDPE slipped by CNY 60/ton compared to the previous session, reflecting mixed sentiment in the market.
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24 Aug 2024

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Key Malaysian producer implements steep cuts on September PP, PE offers to Indonesia amidst regional downtrend

This latest adjustment marks the fourth consecutive month of price cuts for PP and the fifth for HDPE, underscoring the sustained bearish sentiment in the market. Despite these aggressive reductions, market responses remain tepid.
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24 Aug 2024

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Indonesian PET bottle market extends slide amidst currency fluctuations and weak demand

This decline is largely attributed to the strengthened Rupiah, which has appreciated by approximately 5% against the US dollar since July. Typically, a stronger Rupiah exerts downward pressure on commodity prices denominated in the local currency.
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23 Aug 2024

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China Morning Snapshot – 23 August 2024

Market observers pointed to the tepid sentiment, noting that most customers had already completed their weekly replenishment and are now adopting a more conservative approach.
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