USA carbon disulphide prices increased by 2.20% in June 2026 as stronger export demand and higher sulphur-based feedstock costs supported firmer producer offers. Early-month spot buying from Latin American agrochemical customers ahead of the pesticide season gave Gulf Coast suppliers better pricing power. Through the middle and end of June, steady domestic industrial consumption and tighter inventories kept the market supported, even though production facilities continued operating without major shutdowns. The main demand driver came from export-oriented agrochemical manufacturing, while domestic pesticide and industrial demand remained steady rather than sharply expanding. This balance allowed sellers to maintain a mildly bullish tone without facing strong resistance from buyers. On the supply side, rising sulphur costs lifted production expenses, while environmental and safety restrictions limited the chance of rapid supply growth. Looking ahead, the market is expected to remain firm in early Q3, supported by Latin American bookings and cautious stock management. However, softer seasonal demand and slower export interest later in the year may limit further price gains.
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.
