US fatty acid prices are expected to decline further in June 2026, with ChemAnalyst projecting a –5.0% drop as weak surfactant, detergent, and personal care demand continues to suppress buying interest. Crude palm oil CFR Houston remains soft, lowering producers’ cash cost curves and enabling deeper discounts. Gulf Coast operations are stable, inventories are comfortable, and imports—covering 22% of US consumption—are arriving on schedule, reinforcing the bearish tone. Unless Middle East tensions sharply raise bunker premiums and landed costs, June pricing is expected to drift lower. May set the foundation for this decline. Triple pressed fatty acid down 3.99% from April as downstream buyers delayed purchases and feedstock costs eased. Gulf Coast splitters ran smoothly, distributors favored just in time procurement, and seasonal lulls in detergents, surfactants, and personal care reduced spot activity. With no confectionery sector lift and food grade demand stable but unspectacular, sellers trimmed offers to clear positions.
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.
