China’s Calcium acetate market strengthened throughout April 2026 due to tightening feedstock availability, compliance-led production restrictions, and rising input costs, which collectively pushed producers to raise offers. Export enquiries from key markets in Asia and South America also remained consistent, helping sustain shipment activity and supporting firm market sentiment. However, construction-related demand remained seasonally subdued. During the first half of May, Calcium acetate prices remained firm as producers maintained elevated offers amid continued cost inflation and logistics pressures. Looking ahead, the Calcium acetate market is expected to see further upward movement in the second half of May 2026 if feedstock constraints, tight inventories, and steady export demand persist, although weaker construction sector consumption may partially limit the pace of gains.
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.
