In October 2025, Sodium Chlorate prices were reduced by the European market players amid improved supply rates and weak demand from industries like cosmetics and agriculture. Production stayed steady due to improved supplies of key feedstock, Sodium Chloride, during the month. Supply to buyers remained moderate as Europe’s trade and supply chains showed cautious recovery from earlier global issues. At the same time, demand remained sluggish for Sodium Chlorate in cosmetics and farming, where safer and greener options are being used more. However, the paper industry continued to use Sodium Chlorate for eco-friendly pulp bleaching. Looking ahead, Sodium Chlorate prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks of Q4. This is due to steady demand from farming and water treatment, more shipments to Eastern Europe, and delays at ports. Cold weather is also pushing up transport and energy costs. Distributors are likely to stock up before winter, which may lead to higher prices as market players would raise the quotations to protect their margins.
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.
