The prices of Colloidal Silicon Dioxide in Asia-Pacific market have observed a downtrend in early October 2025. The downstream users of Colloidal Silicon Dioxide were drawing the stocks from previous production cycles and delayed the fresh procurement. The measured pricing strategy from the sellers has found limited traction. The confectionery, pharmaceutical and other end-users have prioritised the inventory drawdown which removed the near-term urgency of replenishment. The efficiency gains in production and steady availability of key feedstock have lowered the cost pressure of Colloidal Silicon Dioxide manufacturers. The market activity will likely remain subdued with no seasonal demand surge visible. The buyers will stay cautious, and suppliers will move volumes selectively with price-sensitive transactional levels until signals of firm consumption appear. ChemAnalyst expects that the Colloidal Silicon Dioxide prices will continue to decline but modestly. The surplus at the user level will keep the procurement appetite weak. ChemAnalyst further suggests the Colloidal Silicon Dioxide suppliers to monitor orderbooks and offer targeted volumes to sustain cashflow without forcing deep price cuts.
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.
