Germany’s Tallow oil market remained firm during the first half of May 2026 as rising raw material costs, elevated crude oil prices, and higher natural gas prices increased production and transportation expenses across Europe. Suppliers raised Tallow oil quotations amid growing energy inflation and higher logistics costs, while steady biodiesel demand continued to support market sentiment. The strong market conditions in early May followed the upward trend observed throughout April, when firm demand from biodiesel and energy sectors, particularly FAME producers, tightened regional availability of Tallow oil. Rising electricity costs also increased processing expenses for renderers, encouraging sellers to maintain firm offers. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and higher freight charges increased the cost of importing substitute feedstocks into Europe, further supporting domestic Tallow oil prices. Looking ahead, ChemAnalyst expects Tallow oil prices to witness further increases in the second half of May if elevated energy costs, biodiesel demand, and logistics pressures continue to persist across the European market.
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.
