Germany’s High Methoxyl (HM) Pectin FOB Hamburg prices declined in April 2026 as improved citrus raw material availability and balanced inventories eased supply pressure across the European market. Seasonal recovery in citrus processing activity in Southern Europe and Brazil increased peel availability, supporting higher Pectin extraction volumes and reducing feedstock tightness. At the same time, downstream food manufacturers reduced spot purchases after strong procurement activity during the first quarter, weakening demand momentum for Pectin in Germany. Competitive export offers from Asian producers, particularly China and India, also pressured European suppliers to lower quotations in the export market. Additionally, the strengthening euro against the U.S. dollar reduced import costs for citrus derivatives and food ingredients, further supporting the downward trend in German Pectin prices during April 2026.
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.
