In the first half of December 2025, food-grade Acetaldehyde prices in European markets remained stable under the balanced supply and demand situation. Demand was unchanged but cautious. After the autumn peak, producers of food and beverages cut back on fresh acquisitions. They were more dependent on the stocks they already held to control costs. The pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors continued to make steady purchases, but growth was being limited by increasingly stringent regulations and sustainability goals. Demand for construction-related coatings and packaging, as well as consumer goods, also showed a bit of extra support. On the supply side, output in Europe is stable. Plants ran high, and feedstock ethanol was abundant. Asian imports were firm and maintained the market supply at a stable level amid the affected trade conditions globally during winter. Looking forward, Acetaldehyde prices in Europe are foreseen to continue to increase at the beginning of 2026. A gradual rebound in industrial production following the holidays, potential weather-related transport disruptions, and rising energy prices could tighten supplies and push prices up.
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.
