DIPE prices in the USA rose by 1.36% in April 2026, extending a modest uptick since March as market conditions remained balanced. The April week-on-week gain reflected tighter spot activity and pockets of buying, following a mid-March surge that set a firmer tone. Supply-demand is broadly balanced: steady domestic output and liftings kept inventories serviceable despite rising crude and energy costs that squeezed margins and added upside price sensitivity. Demand was mixed by end-use. The pharmaceutical sector remained a steady outlet due to high-purity solvent needs, while agrochemical and crop-protection procurement provided solid support ahead of summer. In contrast, distributor and solvent-blender demand softened late in the month. Adhesives, coatings and dye/pigment formulators continued to absorb material for solvent applications. Domestic plants supplied roughly 75% of availability with seaborne arrivals at about 25%; April contract coverage exceeded eight-tenths. Looking ahead, the short-term outlook favors relative stability, though upside risk from energy costs and rail logistics persists, with spring crop-protection demand underpinning activity.
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.
