The US Phosphonate market showed stability at the end of December 2025 due to a pause in recent downward movement that had been seen in the market over the previous quarter. The overall improvement in sentiment may be attributable to the balance between supply and demand which has prevented any additional downward movement. Producers continued to operate at steady production rates in order to maintain sufficient availability of Phosphonates, while also ensuring that no excessive amounts were accumulated in their inventories. Demand for Phosphonates continues to be solid, as usage of Phosphonates in the production of water treatment chemicals, cleaning products and construction-related applications has remained stable. Downstream consumption by the industrial cleaning, concrete admixture, and personal care industries also has continued to remain stable. Overall, the Phosphonate market appears to be consolidating and setting the stage for the beginning of stabilization into early 2026.
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.
