Ammonium sulphate prices in the United States strengthened as early spring demand picked up ahead of fieldwork, supported by active sowing and pre-season procurement. March saw a brief pause after earlier gains, followed by renewed buying momentum into April. Agriculture remained the key driver, with strong offtake across major crops. Supply stayed balanced due to steady domestic output and imports, though logistics constraints and energy costs supported firmer offers. Overall, the Ammonium sulphate market maintained upward pressure with a positive near-term outlook despite ongoing uncertainties.
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.
