The acetic acid market in late August 2025 showed modest price gains amid a backdrop of volatility and weak demand. Domestic supply remained high due to elevated plant operating rates, while downstream sectors, particularly acetic anhydride, exhibited limited buying interest. Temporary plant shutdowns in central China briefly lifted sentiment, but overall trading remained cautious. Upstream methanol prices declined, offering little cost support. Despite firmer feedstock futures, acetic acid prices are expected to consolidate in the near term, with market participants closely watching for structural shifts in production or demand that could influence future dynamics.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
