US epichlorohydrin (ECH) prices are expected to decline further through June 2026, driven by soft downstream epoxy resin demand, normalizing global supply, and weak feedstock economics. Early June assessments show ECH CFR New Jersey at USD 1,951/MT, down 0.26% week on week, reflecting easing glycerine and propylene costs. Northeast Asian exporters are operating normally, and rising freight rates have added only marginal cost pressure, leaving US availability comfortable. Downstream sectors, including coatings, electronics, and composites, remain weak, with epoxy resin producers cutting operating rates and buyers delaying purchases. The onset of the U.S. hurricane season is expected to further suppress procurement as buyers avoid building inventories during logistical risk periods. Late May set the tone for June: despite stable production conditions, weak demand and soft feedstock values pushed prices lower. With no major outages and limited restocking interest, ChemAnalyst expects June ECH pricing to remain under downward pressure unless a sudden supply disruption or unexpected export surge emerges.
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.
