19Sep
Nylon prices firmer despite need base demand and benzene snapping
Nylon filament yarn (NFY) prices edged up in Asian markets on slightly higher nylon chip and caprolactum cost, but demand was on a need-to basis. Fundamentals were moderate on [...]
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19Sep
Polyester price sobers as raw materials beat a hasty retreat
Polyester market momentum which had slowed down in the first week of September took to reversal in the second week of the month, just ahead of the peak season. In China, [...]
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12Sep
Benzene relent early September, nylon or polyamide to benefit
Nylon or polyamide market are likely to benefit from the trimming of benzene prices across regions in the first week of September, However, the impact of the fall will have [...]
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12Sep
Polyester takes breather as the march slows early September
Polyester staple fibre markets in Asian remained supported by higher feedstock cost despite seasonal lull in demand. Prices in China local markets inched up while export [...]
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28Aug
Nylon firmly supported as cost keeps market guessing
Nylon chain or polyamide markets in Asia were still on cost support in the week of 24 August as downstream remains in off season period. Cost has risen over the past one year, [...]
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28Aug
Polyester market drivers in the week of 24 August
Polyester fibre prices continued to surge on the back of rising purified terephthalic acid and also mono ethylene glycol cost in the week ended 24 August. However, trade [...]
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21Aug
Acrylic fibre price stable as producers cut production
Acrylic fibre prices, a manmade substitute for wool, rolled over across Asian markets in the week ended 17 August. The flatness reflected thin trading activities and [...]
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21Aug
Polyamide prices firm on benzene rally amid US-China trade war
Polyamide or nylon prices remained firm in the week of 17 August as rally in benzene markets continued to bolster downstream derivatives. The Chinese Yuan has depreciated [...]
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21Aug
Polyester prices continue to gallop on cost support in lull season
In the week ending 17 August, polyester prices marched rapidly on cost support rather than market fundamentals. The sector remains in a lull season period. Its connection with [...]
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15Aug
India celebrates Independence Day, what does the national flag symbolise
As India celebrated its 72nd Independence Day today on August 15, let us take a walk through the history of the national flag. National Flag of India The flag is a rectangular [...]
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