The LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) market showed a steady trend in China, Germany, and the USA during the week ending July 4, 2025. Despite some movement in feedstock prices and seasonal changes in demand, LDPE prices mostly held firm. Market sentiment across all three countries remained cautious, with buyers preferring to purchase only what they needed instead of making large-volume or speculative buys. Balanced supply and weak downstream interest kept any price changes in check.
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LDPE prices in China remained stable due to steady imports and low downstream demand.
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In Germany, prices held flat as inventories stayed high and demand softened ahead of summer plant closures.
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The USA also reported no change in LDPE pricing, even with rising ethylene costs, due to sufficient domestic...
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.
