US pyridine prices are expected to soften through June–July 2026, driven by weakening agrochemical demand, comfortable inventories, and steady domestic production. The late June 1.64% weekly decline reflects a shift away from May’s replenishment driven firmness. With the spring crop protection window closed, herbicide and pesticide formulators are reducing call offs, removing the largest source of variable demand. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical consumption remains steady but insufficient to counterbalance the agrochemical slowdown. Stable feedstock costs and normal operating rates further support a mild downward trend. May provided the temporary uplift. Pyridine FOB Ohio rose 2.97% month on month, supported by early season agrochemical buying and consistent pharmaceutical offtake. Specialty and rubber chemical demand remained soft, while export flows to Mexico, Brazil, and Canada continued under contract. Logistics were mildly constrained by global shipping disruptions but did not significantly affect pyridine availability.
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
