Fatty Alcohol prices in the US decreased during the first half of December 2025 amid balanced supply and cautious demand. Production among the major Asian exporting countries was steady, despite tighter supplies of palm kernel oil as a result of seasonal harvesting variations algae oil transportation delays. These problems raised the cost of palm kernel oil and the cost of production. Still, producers were able to keep output steady through alternative sources and careful inventory management. The export supply of Fatty Alcohol to the US remained moderate and imports receded slightly after the seasonal peak. Shipments from China also fell with growing tariffs and shifting trade situation, but total inflows were stable. On the demand front, US detergent producers were less aggressive in buying on the spot market as they had sufficient inventory to meet end-of-year requirements. Companies in personal care and cosmetics, on the other hand, saw strong pre-holiday demand, notably in skin care and hair care. Looking ahead, Fatty Alcohol prices may rise as new-year restocking begins, palm kernel oil costs increase, and freight rates climb due to seasonal congestion.
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.
