In November 2025, the US market for Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol remained balanced, with a slight increase of 0.3% by domestic market players. Production rates were steady in the country due to steady supplies of fatty alcohols, supported by strong palm kernel oil output and imports from Indonesia and Malaysia. Operating rates at plants across the country stayed consistent, while supply rates to buyers were moderate. Meanwhile, US Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol exports held up well in November despite global challenges. At the same time, demand in the US stayed steady, supported by strong use in personal care, detergents, and industrial cleaning, with holiday season needs giving it an extra push. Buyers, however, remained cautious, mindful of earlier price shifts. As December approaches, prices are expected to ease a little, with slower demand, lower freight costs, and increased imports from Asia adding downward pressure. Overall, the market is balanced but moving into a softer phase as the year winds down.
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.
