07 Jan 2026
However, the durability of the nascent upswing remains under close scrutiny, with buyers maintaining a defensive stance amid ample inventories and steady regional output.
The positive correlation between the Exchange-led sentiment and the physical auction floor prompted a successful 97.8% deal rate for homo-PP yarn, while PP block copolymer achieved its third consecutive full sell-through.
This accelerated destocking represents a five-fold increase in drawdown compared to Tuesday’s 10,000-ton decline, signalling a meaningful shift in the pace of inventory digestion
06 Jan 2026
While PP auctions continued to see healthy movement, LLDPE film recorded a marked slowdown in deal momentum.
While the producer successfully cleared its HDPE film parcels through aggressive pricing, the remainder of the auction slate faced a total standoff due to uncompetitive offer levels.
The decision, while taken against a backdrop of still-lukewarm demand, was underpinned by stabilising regional market conditions and a visible easing of downward pressure from Chinese-origin cargoes.
The opening of 2026 brought a confluence of external support, including a two-week rebound in China’s PP market, a sharp rise in upstream LPG prices, and weekend geopolitical developments in Venezuela
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