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HDPE PE100 natural (+0 p) Rs.98/kg, HD Blow Moulding (+0 p) Rs.90/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. PVC (SG5) (±0 p) Rs.71.75/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva. Ethylene Based K67 (LG/Formosa) (±0 p) Rs.72.75/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva. Low K (Formosa K57) (±0 p) Rs. 77.5/kg Ex Mundra/Nhava Sheva.

Stable Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) prices influenced by unchanging Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) costs. Low PVA demand from textile industry both domestically and internationally; prices linked to steady natural gas costs.

In November 2023, the European Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin market saw limited activity due to rollovers or minor declines, poor weather conditions in US, Europe, Turkey affecting beverage demand and consumer spending, coupled with lower feedstock costs.

November 2023 saw varied Styrene Acrylonitrile markets: Europe maintaining stable prices due to moderate industrial demand, the US experiencing a decline due to surplus inventories, and China facing setbacks amidst cautious manufacturing industries.

Amid plummeting crude oil prices and weak demand, the global Polypropylene market underwent significant devaluation in November 2023's third week, exacerbated by an oversupply of Polypropylene in the market.

Discover the dynamic changes in Southeast Asia's petrochemical sector, with a focus on high-density polyethylene. Learn short-term strategies for global market exploration and anticipate long-term challenges and opportunities amid China's evolving self-sufficiency.

LLDPE (+1) Rs.84/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. LDPE prices are around (+0) Rs.99/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. HDPE PE100 natural (+0) Rs.98/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. HDPE PE100 black (+0) Rs.102.50/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. HDPE HM (+0) Rs.95/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi. HD Blow Moulding (+0) Rs.90/kg Ex Mundra/Bhiwandi.

November 2023 saw steady Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) prices due to slower demand in automotive and electrical industries and reduced production rates. Regional consumers reducing purchases and manufacturing activities added challenges, causing market difficulties.

Sinopec Maoming Petrochemical has restarted polypropylene production on Line 18 in China's Guangdong, following a scheduled maintenance. The line, capable of producing 170k tons annually, was temporarily closed from Sept 4 to Nov 18.

KPI launches novel polypropylene grade, PP H031 BF/7, designed for BOPP film manufacturing. Used predominantly in Europe and Kazakhstan, this variant enhances polymer film packaging strength and elasticity, with applications in food packaging, labels, and adhesive tape.