US Butyl Acetate prices continued to be flat FOB Texas in August 2025, in part due to weak end use demand from the coatings and adhesives markets. Downstream consumption was limited as construction activity slowed, and buyers were cautious. Downstream prices for acetic acid and methanol decreased, which reduced some of the upward pressure upstream. Gulf Coast producers maintained steady production rates, although some supply was imported competitively. The Housing Market Index was down, reflecting lower expectations by builders. Demand was also weak from the automotive and packaging sectors, and there was little interest from the export markets. The short-term market outlook is negative, but stabilization is possible towards the end of Q3 if demand from construction related uses improves.
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.
