Chemicals & Polymers

Acetic Anhydride prices declined by ₹1/kg due to weaker feedstock costs and broad market sentiment. However, rising demand from the pharmaceutical sector—especially Paracetamol production—has helped limit further downside. While supply remains ample, seasonal agrochemical demand and pharma consumption are expected to stabilize prices in the short to medium term.

PET bottle chip prices remained under pressure amid weak feedstock costs and muted downstream demand. While domestic production dipped due to maintenance, supply remains ample. Export momentum slowed, and high end-product inventories curbed fresh bulk buying. Crude oil weakness and global trade uncertainties are expected to keep prices subdued.

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The Chinese polypropylene market continued consolidating in May 2025, with wire-drawing grade PP prices dipping 1.18% to $1,030/ton. Stable production, high inventories, and off-season demand weighed on prices. Despite slight export improvements and tariff optimism, buyers remain cautious amid macroeconomic uncertainty and incoming capacity expansions expected to pressure the market further.

Domestic producer GNFC reduced Aniline prices by ₹6/kg to ₹117.50/kg (Ex-Bharuch), prompting importers to cut rates by ₹3.5/kg. Prices reflect falling Nitrobenzene costs and weak demand from dye and pigment sectors. Supply remains steady with ample inventories, but downstream segments show sluggish activity. Experts expect prices to stay under pressure, recommending buyers to leverage dips amid potential volatility from feedstock or demand changes.

Indian ABS prices varied across brands and cities, reflecting regional differences. China’s ABS market saw initial declines followed by recovery, driven by supply adjustments and improved trade relations with the U.S. Overall, the ABS market is expected to remain stable or slightly weaker in the near term amid balanced demand and supply conditions.

PVC K67 prices in Mundra range from ₹64,500 to ₹68,750/MT, with Chinese SG5 grades leading on price. Despite strong 10% YoY demand growth, oversupply and Chinese dumping have pressured international prices, now 25% lower than FY 2022–23. India’s PVC market is poised for structural change, with BIS certification and anti-dumping duties kicking in by mid-2025.

In the first week of June 2025, polyethylene (PE) product prices remained largely stable across LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE categories. Downstream demand from agricultural and packaging films remained supportive, but segments like raffia and injection moulding showed weaker activity. HDPE supply constraints continue due to maintenance shutdowns. Market sentiment suggests limited price upside without stronger demand or feedstock cost increases.