China's Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride market strengthened in July as balanced supply-demand conditions and firm export demand supported higher prices. Consistent procurement from pharmaceutical manufacturers and stable overseas inquiries helped suppliers maintain firm offers throughout the month. Export formulators remained the primary demand driver, while domestic over-the-counter producers and hospital distribution channels continued routine purchasing, ensuring steady consumption. Although buying from some international markets was restrained, export-grade material remained relatively tight due to strong commitments from certified producers. On the supply side, production remained stable with no major plant shutdowns, while logistics conditions stayed favorable, allowing timely shipment of export cargoes. Geopolitical risks surrounding upstream feedstock availability continued to pose a potential cost risk but did not significantly disrupt market operations. Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain firm in the near term, supported by seasonal restocking and export demand, before softer procurement activity and year-end destocking are likely to moderate prices in the later months of the year.
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.
