The market value of Oleic Acid in the US import market has recorded a measured upward movement in December 2025. The marginal increase in the prices of Oleic Acid has reflected the stabilization of the market after the sharp increase of prices in the previous month. The US market has entered the final month of the year with a calm sentiment which was shaped by disciplined inventory management and predictable downstream demand. The buyers and procurers in November have rushed to secure material amid the tight inventory covers. The procurement approach in the December was more calculated which kept the market stable with marginal increase in the Oleic Acid prices. The downstream sectors have maintained steady production schedules which allowed the buyers to align the procurement volume with actual consumption rather than speculative stocking. The suppliers have adopted measured pricing strategy and kept the export offers competitive to sustain trade with a gradual upward adjustment. The balanced interaction between the supply availability and demand absorption have ensured that the market avoided any volatility.
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.
