The prices of n-Propyl Acetate in China fell drastically in November 2025, which lost 1.1% in the first week. Weakness persisted in both major feedstock – n-propanol (by 4-5%) and acetic acid – which accounted for 85-90% of production costs, and producers slashed offers. The plants in Jiangsu, Shandong and Hunan were running at 70-75% with no shutdowns, so the inventory of n-Propyl Acetate was pretty high. Downstream paints, coatings and inks companies have sharply curtailed their purchases as construction and marine activities slowed in winter; many formulators appear to be destocking after Golden Week stockpiles. Spot inquiries plunged 20–30% below expectations, traders caught in “buy high, sell low ” cycle. Minimal effect of port congestion on bulk chemicals flows There was port congestion but almost no effect on bulk chemicals. Unless there is a surprise surge in restocking in late December 2025/early January 2026, ChemAnalyst expects limited upside catalysts ahead of year-end and sees further modest downside on the horizon.
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.
