Pentaerythritol (PENT) prices in the United States strengthened in late June 2026 following a largely range-bound market through the spring, supported by improved spot buying and firmer export interest. Early May demand remained subdued as weaker housing activity weighed on coatings consumption, while steady procurement from industrial and explosives-grade applications prevented a sharper market decline. By late June, stronger prompt enquiries and firmer seaborne logistics sentiment supported the upward movement, although demand from architectural and industrial coatings remained seasonally soft. On the supply side, comfortable inventories, steady Gulf Coast operating rates, and weaker formaldehyde costs supported stable production and maintained favourable manufacturing economics. Looking ahead, the Pentaerythritol market is expected to face seasonal headwinds through the summer, with softer demand from coatings manufacturers likely to limit price gains. However, a gradual recovery is anticipated during autumn, supported by stronger downstream demand, changing feedstock dynamics, and improved export activity, subject to prevailing market conditions.
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.
