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Asian MEG prices fell US$17 a ton CFR China and CFR South East Asia in the third week of November.

In China, values fell to US$550-555 a ton in the first half of the week, and later surged by US$5-10 in line with rebounding crude oil values.

In the H2 of the week, prices were corrected to below US$570 a ton.

Mono ethylene glycol prices declined in Asian markets on negative outlook and surplus stock, triggering short-selling.

No support is expected from cost or demand side, with expectation of lower run rates at downstream polyester plants.

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Asian MEG markers fell US$25 a ton CFR China and Southeast Asia CFR in the second week of November.

In China, central prices slipped below US$600 a ton, with some deals done at low levels.

Mono ethylene glycol prices declined in Asian markets as bearish outlook triggered short-selling amid weak PET and polyester markets. However, issues at Nan Ya MEG plant stemmed price fall.

In China, environmental regulations in Suzhou pushed MEG markets on a downslide.

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Asian MEG markers were up US$1 a ton CFR China in the first week of November.

In China, offers for nearby-month cargoes were at US$630-635 a ton, and counter offers were at US$625 a ton, with discussions at US$625-630 a ton.

Mono ethylene glycol prices edged up on the week in Asian markets amid stable discussion and modest operating rates at downstream polyester plants.

In US, MEG spot prices remained stable on the week amid tight supply due to turnarounds and a force majeure while exporters turned focus to Europe and Latin America.

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Asian MEG prices inched up US$4 a ton CFR China in the fourth week of October.

In China, nearby-month cargoes were quoted at US$655-660 a ton, and counter offers were at US$650 a ton, with discussions at around US$655 a ton.

Mono ethylene glycol prices were up in Asian markets reflecting the rise in PTA markets while November deliveries were offered flat from spots.

SABIC lowered its November Asian Contract Price nomination for MEG to US$840 a ton, down US$20 from October.

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Mono ethylene glycol markets moved down during the week as trading atmosphere in polyester market calmed down notably compared with second week of October.

Sentiment was lackluster on the whole due to drop in demand and poor liquidity.

Under such influence, together with piling inventory and restart of some non-coal-based MEG units that were shut for maintenance, the downward pressure on the markets increased.

However, there are some unfavorable factors from crude oil market and market fundamental and players will be cautious.

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Asian MEG prices further declined US$18 a ton CFR China and CFR Southeast Asia in the last week of September.

In China, offers for cargoes weakened to US$660 a ton while bonded cargoes were quoted at US$665-670 a ton and talked at US$665 a ton.

Mono ethylene glycol prices fell in Asian markets on thin trading, particularly in China where the markets were close for National Holidays while bearish outlook triggered traders to short-sell.

Downstream, polyester markets are unlikely to plunge in October based on the support from the maintenance of PTA units.

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Asian MEG prices declined further by US$30 a ton both CFR China and Southeast Asia. In China, offers for cargoes weakened from US$700 a ton early in the week to about US$670-675 a ton at weekend.

Mono ethylene glycol prices fell on the week in Asian markets on bearish fundamentals amid weak PMI and equity markets in China. Bids and offers were also seen lower.

Downstream, polyester inventory increased again and BGPET chip makers made plans for maintenance since it will welcome a traditional turnaround season in October.

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In the third week of September, Asian MEG prices gave back US$14 a ton both CFR China and Southeast Asia. In China, offers for nearby-month cargoes were at US$705-710 a ton, with counter offers at US$700 a ton, and deals were talks concluded at US$705 a ton.

Mono ethylene glycol prices in Asian markets declined on the week, hit by weak market sentiment amid bearish futures market in China and rising local supplies. Overall demand was weaker although downstream polyester demand was still strong.

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In the first week of September, Asian MEG prices edged down US$7 a ton both CFR China and Southeast Asia. In China, offers for nearby-month cargoes were at US$705-710 a ton, and counter offers were at US$695 a ton, with negotiations at US$700 a ton. Mono ethylene glycol prices moved down in Asian markets on bearish outlook and thin trading dragged bids lower. That week saw thin trading as China was on holiday for two days to celebrate Victory Day.

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In US, spot MEG price was stable in the last week of August as Asia rose while demand was slow to steady amid dropping September contract price.

Asian MEG prices rose US$11 a ton CFR China in the last week of August while Southeast Asian price fell US$4 a ton. As oil price, MEG sentiment was pushed up again.

In Europe, initial September contract slumped as upstream and downstream declined. European contract price was down Euro135 a ton FD NWE on August settlement.

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