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Polyester prices correct on falling energy complex and supply imbalance

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In the week ended 17 July, the Asian ethylene markets continued to be hit by weak demand amid ample supply while prices touched a four-month low. The spread between North East and South East was at its widest in 11 months as the two markets saw diverge trend. Asian markers CFR NE was down US$20 a ton while SEA CFR fell US$35 a ton on the week. The ethylene-naphtha spread was wide at US$65 a ton.

Polyester pricing in June 2015 A year of fall - Part II

Related Keywords: MEG price, polyester filament price in asia, polyester filament price in Europe, polyester filament price in USA, polyester price in asia, polyester price in Europe, polyester price in USA, Polyester pricing, PTA price

Given the rapid changes in prices of polyester feedstock ethylene and paraxylene prices, their respective derivatives reflected similar trends year on year. Asian MEG markets fluctuated widely opening June and prices jumped in line with the ethylene and PTA market. They fell in the third week on short selling and bearish polyester markets as the peak season drew to a close. Prices, however, climbed again June-end on expanding downstream operating rates. Meanwhile, MEGlobal nominated Asian July contract price at a roll over. Asian spot was down 1.5% in June and 4.8% from a year ago.

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