01Aug
Polyester markets in doldrums?. Factors to recover
Polyester markets, particularly in Asia, were in a state of stagnation or depression in July 2019, the worst of all Julys in multi years. The previous worst July was of 2016 [...]
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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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15Jun
Polyester price spreads expand across the chain as crude picks up
Polyester price spread has seen major expansion in both downstream segments in Asian markets in May compared to their levels a year ago. However, changes in the upstream – [...]
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07Jun
Polyester chain pricing down on weak note and strong USD in May
May 2018 saw polyester raw material markets going sluggish and moderating as crude markets weakened at the end of the month. The strengthening of US$ also pegged quotes in [...]
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09Apr
March was tricky for polyester pricing
March 2018 was tricky for the polyester pricing, wherein, end-product prices were mostly guided by their raw materials. In case of ethylene markets moved in line with [...]
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