In early March 2026, the U.S. LDPE market continued its upward momentum, extending the firm trend established during February as rising feedstock and energy costs supported stronger producer pricing strategies. Supply conditions remained stable, with domestic plants operating at high utilization rates and no major disruptions reported, ensuring consistent production levels across key manufacturing hubs. However, prompt availability tightened slightly due to steady export demand, particularly from Latin American markets, which absorbed a portion of domestic supply. On the demand side, consumption from packaging, e-commerce films, and industrial applications remained stable, providing a reliable foundation for market activity. Buyers largely maintained routine procurement patterns, with no significant shifts in downstream demand trends. Overall, the market reflected a balanced yet firm environment, where cost pressures and disciplined supply management outweighed moderate demand growth, sustaining a positive outlook for LDPE in the near term.
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.
