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Indonesian PP stalls after 11-week rally as import cargoes start to land and crude slips
28 Sep 2026 The rally, which began in the second week of July, stalled as distributors moved to lock in gains ahead of fresh supply. Trading has since thinned and has not regained traction.
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28 Sep 2026

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China polyolefin import prices diverge as agricultural demand buoys LLDPE ahead of holidays

China’s import polyolefin market is diverging along grade lines this week, with LLDPE film holding firm while HDPE and LDPE film grades soften ahead of the Golden Week holidays.
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28 Sep 2026

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China Morning Snapshot – 28 September 2026

Local sellers followed futures higher and lifted offers, but demand did not follow. Most buyers stayed on the sidelines, and only a small group replenished at the low end of the range. The holiday is compounding the caution.
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25 Sep 2026

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Saudi major’s October PE hikes sweep Vietnam as crude rally and prompt deficit crush buyer resistance

A Saudi Arabian producer has finalised its monthly October 2026 PE offers to Vietnam with sharp increases of up to $220/ton, capitalising on acute prompt supply deficits and an abrupt two-session crude rebound to clear allocations swiftly.
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25 Sep 2026

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Lasting shift or wartime fix: Malaysia's rise in China's PE and PP exports rankings could signal a structural import switch

Malaysia's petrochemical sector is undergoing its most consequential structural shift in years. A market long defined by its net exporter status is now leaning on overseas supply, and China has emerged as the primary beneficiary
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25 Sep 2026 PET Bottle

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Indonesian PET market stays choppy on upstream moves, buyers brace for upcoming seasonal pickup

Indonesian PET prices tracked crude's volatility through the week, as the market priced in a five-session slide in oil against a late-week rebound above $100/barrel.
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24 Sep 2026

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Shenhua Auction: Deep price cuts restore buyer appetite as futures snap losing streak

Capitalising on the firmer paper tone, Shenhua Baotou Coal Chemical Co. slashed reserve floors by CNY 130–220/ton across all prime grades, lifting platform clearance to 88.7%.
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24 Sep 2026

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China PVC diverges as domestic prices slip ahead of holidays while export lists edge higher

China’s PVC market displayed a sharp domestic-export divergence in the week to 24 September 2026. Local spot prices drifted lower under the weight of softer energy benchmarks and pre-holiday buyer apathy
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