The chloroform market remained stable and balanced throughout August 2025, supported by routine demand from pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors and steady supply conditions. Declining natural gas prices enabled consistent methane production, ensuring ample feedstock availability and uninterrupted output. Manufacturers maintained profit margins without inventory build-up, helping avoid downward pressure. Despite steady solvent demand from agrochemicals, broader sector challenges due to trade tensions limited any bullish momentum. With no major supply chain disruptions or demand surges, market dynamics stayed flat. According to ChemAnalyst, prices are expected to remain rangebound in the near term unless production costs rise, or demand significantly improves.
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.
