U.S. Polyvinyl Alcohol Prices Stable in Early July Amid Mixed Construction Signals

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) prices in the U.S. held steady in the first week of July, maintaining the upward momentum seen through June. The polyvinyl alcohol market remained balanced amidst supply staying tight, and demand from key downstream sectors such as lightweight cement, packaging films, and textiles continued at a consistent pace.

U.S. polyvinyl alcohol producers, particularly along the Gulf Coast, maintained stable utilization rates but continued to prioritize contractual exports, limiting spot availability in the domestic market. polyvinyl alcohol inventory discipline and controlled sales volumes helped preserve upward pricing momentum seen in previous weeks.

On the upstream side of polyvinyl alcohol, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) prices remained firm, while energy costs, especially natural gas-based power in the Gulf Coast, showed little relief. These factors kept production costs elevated and supported the current price plateau for polyvinyl alcohol. No major disruptions...