China's n-Propanol prices declined 4.95% during the week of April 17, 2026, driven by subdued downstream demand from paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical sectors, alongside elevated domestic inventory levels and cautious buyer procurement. Despite the ongoing Middle East war sustaining elevated propylene feedstock costs from Hormuz disruptions, the domestic supply-demand balance remained skewed toward oversupply. Stable production rates and weak export interest compounded the bearish sentiment. Market participants expect a near-term recovery as pre-Golden Week restocking by construction and manufacturing sectors resumes.
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.
