US acetone prices are expected to trend lower through June 2026, with market sentiment turning increasingly bearish as ample domestic supply meets weakening downstream demand. High operating rates at integrated phenol–acetone units and the absence of major outages ensure that June supply remains abundant, keeping sellers competitive and widening discounts. Downstream sectors, including construction materials, automotive coatings, adhesives, and Bisphenol-A derivatives, are entering their seasonal off-peak period, reinforcing cautious, just-in-time procurement and limiting any upward price momentum. Softer crude oil, benzene, and propylene projections further weaken cost-side support, allowing producers to reduce offers without margin strain. This June outlook contrasts sharply with May, when U.S. acetone prices moved higher on tightening merchant availability, early-month process upsets, and rising feedstock costs. Weekly dynamics showed a tightening pattern, with prices climbing through mid-May and spiking in the week ending May 24 before easing into a moderate rise. The final week’s 1.55% increase reflected low prompt inventories and buyers accepting higher offers to secure immediate tonnes.
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.
