The US Diphenylamine prices are expected to decline during June 2026 as weaker downstream demand, easing feedstock costs, and comfortable inventories weigh on prices. After firm gains in May, supported by higher Aniline costs, healthy tyre-sector demand, tight spot availability, and steady exports to Canada and Mexico, market momentum is projected to soften. The completion of pre-summer tyre production is likely to reduce purchases from rubber chemical, lubricant additive, and antioxidant sectors, while buyers rely on existing inventories. Falling Aniline and Benzene prices are expected to weaken cost support, despite stable crude oil values. With steady Gulf Coast production, balanced supply, competitive supplier offers, and limited export opportunities, Diphenylamine prices are forecast to remain under downward pressure throughout June.
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.
