The Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates (FAE) fell slightly in the Asian region during September 2025, due to the firm availability of inventories in the regional market. The supply rates were steady in the region as intra-Asia trade improved, driven by restocking in manufacturing, increased regional consumption, and growth in e-commerce during the month. Trade agreements helped make cross-border sourcing easier, and logistics capacity improved after the summer. At the same time, the demand for FAE was consistent in the regional market due to firm consumption to derive sustainable skincare products, and in paints and coatings for eco-friendly formulations. Meanwhile, the FAE production rates were moderately low in the region due to constrained supplies of feedstock Fatty Alcohol. However, the market dynamics indicate that FAE prices would increase in the coming months amid stable to low market supplies and an increase in demand from the cosmetics sector in winter. At the same time, higher freight costs amid seasonal container shortages and port congestion would raise the final product costs.
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.
