The prices of magnesium stearate have observed an increase across major markets in October 2025. The increase in market value of magnesium stearate was driven by steady end-user demand, strategic supplier pricing and inventory dynamics. The buyers in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals cosmetics and specialty chemicals have maintained routine replenishment. The downstream seasonal cycles and production schedules have left limited excess stock in several regions. The suppliers of magnesium stearate in China and India have adopted a cautious and pro-competitive pricing to protect margins without triggering demand destruction. The import markets like the US have resonated with the export offers and observed marginal increase in the values of magnesium stearate. The factors have produced a gentle upward trajectory rather than sharp spikes which kept the trade flows intact while nudging benchmark prices higher. ChemAnalyst expects that the prices will likely continue a mild upward trend in the coming period. The market insights of ChemAnalyst will help the market stakeholders to protect their margins while keeping the trade flowing.
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.
