US Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) demand remains firm in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries with strong downstream consumption backing market fundamentals. Prices eased in August 2025 with moderate fall due to better level of inventory, falling input price, and supportive export climate from Asia. Furthermore, with ongoing weaker freight rates and a weak US dollar, Microcrystalline cellulose expenses will plateau in the short term as cost mitigation offsets demand resilience and cautious procurement planning.
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.
