The market of Xanthan Gum has observed a notable shift in sentiment in December 2025. The market value of Xanthan Gum has increased and observed a reverse in the mild weakness that has shaped the previous two months. The market prices of Xanthan Gum has regained an upward momentum as the final quarter unfolded after a marginal softness in November and a more pronounced decline in October. The increase in the market value has captured the attention of both suppliers and import-reliant buyers of Xanthan Gum in Europe. The market participants were attentive of strategic pricing moves, new production cycles and evolving downstream demand. The transition from low-intensity procurement in the autumn to a more active purchases in early winter has reconfigured the market behaviour. The buyers have adjusted their inventory strategies in anticipation of stronger seasonal consumption patterns. The renewed firmness has created an urgency in the markets which has encouraged the stakeholders to reassess their positions as the global Xanthan Gum supply chain has entered in a dynamic phase.
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.
