In October 2025, Sodium Lignosulphonate prices remained largely stable across major global markets, underpinned by steady production costs, smooth feedstock availability and balanced supply-demand dynamics. North American market experienced balanced price trend supported by enough inventories and undisrupted production, despite logistical challenges. Downstream construction sector showed positive momentum, with new project increasing in September, boosting concrete admixture demand. European markets mirrored this stability for Sodium Lignosulphonate coupled with balanced supply, sufficient inventory levels, and steady feedstock costs mitigated the impact of port congestion and regional logistical disruptions. While domestic demand from construction remained weak, export demand offset weakness, maintaining market equilibrium. In APAC, the Chinese market Sodium Lignosulphonate exhibited a bullish trend, gradually improved weekly basis, driven by increasing domestic infrastructure activity, pre-festive procurement, and healthy export inquiries after the monsoon. Overall, global Sodium Lignosulphonate markets demonstrated stability, underpinned by consistent feedstock trends and resilient downstream consumption during the period.
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.
