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Offers for medium-end VSF in China was down US cent 1 a kg in the week ended 28 September 2018 and high-end fell US cents 2 a kg on the week. In spot, 1.5D VSF was up US cent 1 as compared to last week while 1.2D was largely stable on the week.

Viscose staple fibre prices were range-bound in the Asian markets of China, India and Pakistan during the week. In China, VSF offers generally were stable-to-up in the week underpinned by firm pulp prices. Market sentiment was seen improving slightly as downstream markets replenished stocks for the holidays.

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Offers for medium-end VSF in China climbed US cents 8 a kg in the week ended 31 August 2018 while high-end were up US cents 9 a kg on the week. In spot, 1.5D VSF jumped US cents 2 a kg as compared to last week while 1.2D was also up US cents 3.

Viscose staple fibre prices in China moved up in the week despite weakening pulp prices. Some traders were clearing their inventories and thus attracted some buying. However, mills followed up with small-volume requirements during the week.

Due to the release of new capacities and cautious mood among buyers, actual transactions were moderate.

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In China, due to Yuan depreciation, buyers were relatively resistant towards imported pulp. Dissolving pulp markets saw no fresh offers in the second week of August. However, firm deals were found at US$860-870 a ton for hardwood pulp while offers for materials from other Asian regions and Europe to be available in coming week, are expected on a firm note.

In China, dissolving pulp market drew more attention from domestic viscose producers, due to RMB depreciation. Pulp mills raised offers, and trades were down US$45 a ton from last week.

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Pulp markets saw some activity in the first week of August as fresh offers for hardwood pulp were heard at US$860-870 a ton, while that for softwood pulp absent. Downstream viscose producers were cautious to accept high offers, so discussions remained stalemated.

In China, dissolving pulp prices moved up and suppliers still tended to raise offers on limited supplies. The prices were up US$10 a ton from last week. Sentiment was firm in imported dissolving pulp market. It is expected that offers for softwood pulp and Asia-origin hardwood pulp will be released in coming week.

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Pulp suppliers tended to raise their indications numbers, with that hardwood and softwood pulp were both up US$20 a ton in the last week of July. However, no deals were concluded at those levels since downstream viscose makers showed thin interest.

In China, dissolving pulp prices moved up. Suppliers were unwilling to sell at less than their increased prices which were up US$10 a ton from last week. Downstream reaction was insipid. In the imported dissolving pulp market, confirmed fresh offers were limited.

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