USA calcium powder prices showed mixed trends throughout August 2025, with export prices rising slightly in the first half of the month while import prices softened. Mid-month saw price declines due to weak domestic demand and supply chain bottlenecks. Toward the end of August, prices stabilized and rebounded modestly following a 90-day extension of the U.S.–China trade agreement. Looking ahead, prices could rise in the last quarter due to seasonal pre-stocking for China’s Golden Week and expectations of easing geopolitical tensions.
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.
