U.S. Gulf Coast 1-Hexene prices eased in the first half of May as downstream demand softened and supply conditions improved following April’s tightness. Converters and polyethylene producers slowed their intake after completing pre-summer builds, reducing immediate pull on the market. Packaging-sector momentum that had fueled April’s strength normalized, leaving buyers more selective. Stabilizing upstream operations and the resolution of earlier outages helped restore availability, while terminal inventories began to recover. Export interest remained steady but less aggressive due to logistical constraints. Overall, the market shifted from a supply-driven rally to a more balanced and mildly corrective phase.
