Nitro-chloro Benzene China market was traded weak in the first week of December 2025, with o-NCB down 1.28% W-o-W. The declines came on the back of weaker feedstock cost as the cost of chlorobenzene, nitric acid and benzene were softer under ample supply and demand on the wait-and-see tone. Production was steady as there were no environmental inspections or production interruptions, and inventory levels were adequate. On the demand side, some dye, and agrochemical downstream buyers were cautious buying slow in fear of year closure and January maintenance closure. Export orders also became weaker due to RMB appreciation which initially ate into offshore margins and subsequently buyers adopted a wait and see posture on new bookings. Logistics are smooth and supply is sufficient, traders lowered offers to stimulate spot sales. Still, ChemAnalyst said going forward, continued destocking ahead of year-end might further exert downward pressure on Nitro-chloro Benzene prices in China through December, unless there is an improvement in demand fundamentals.
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.
