09 Mar 2021
Several market sources informed that one of the suppliers has been aggressively asking for bids, which concerns buyers even more about the near-term outlook.
There have been reports that local availability for mPE is tight at the moment, from which customers decided to proceed with purchases to cover the near-term need.
Sentiment cools off in the local China market reflected in the reduced number of transactions on the Shenhua auction platform.
Local manufacturers are still making replenishment, however, in much smaller quantity compared to the previous trading day.
08 Mar 2021
Sources agreed that April shipment offers would register three digits hike in value considering the severe supply shortage in Latin America and Africa after the winter storm affected production at most of the USA plants and curb supply.
However, it appears that purchasing interest among South American buyers continues to decline, reflected in the lack of inquiries for the second week in a row.
The initial response from the market is not very strong, according to sources. Buyers might not be able to accept the latest offers due to the mediocre end product business.
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