Boric Acid in China strengthened in the first half of May as improving downstream activity, tighter spot availability and steadier procurement helped reverse April’s bearish tone. Glass, ceramics and agro-chemical buyers returned with firmer enquiries, while traders reported easing inventories and more balanced supply. Staggered arrivals from Turkey and South America reduced the congestion seen in April, supporting a healthier trading rhythm. With replacement costs stabilizing and sellers adopting firmer pricing discipline, Boric Acid values edged higher, reflecting a clear shift in sentiment. Overall, early-May dynamics signaled a transition toward seasonal recovery as restocking and downstream operations gradually normalized.
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.
