The US export market of Maize has observed increase in prices with volatility in January of 2026. The US export market of Maize has reflected short-term bullish demand sentiment with the ongoing shift in the supply dynamics. The first month of the year is one of the sensitive months for grain markets which sets the tone for the market in the remainder of year. The market price of Maize has moved upward in January but the market participants were cautious as the fresh data has reshaped the market expectation. The buyers, exporters and the producers of Maize have closely monitored the market developments. The stakeholders of the US market have balanced strong export flows and robust domestic consumption against the signals of increased availability in forthcoming period. The strategic prices of the US exporters with inventory replenishment by the buyers at the start of the new year and new quarter has increased the market value.
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.
