The UK Polypropylene market witness a slight price drop of 0.80% in the first week of October 2025, and flat pricing in week two due largely to lackluster European demand and abundant global virgin resin low-cost supply from China's polypropylene (PP) self-sufficiency. The new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme introduced in October 2025 had increased recycling costs, as producers sought new bio or recyclable materials for their products. Smooth port operation at Surrey ensured support for imports from Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the USA, and exports to Ireland and the Netherlands, which minimized any disruption to the supply chain.
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.
