USA Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) prices declined 6.38% during the week ending June 26, 2026, as a 12.29% fall in butadiene feedstock costs reduced production expenses and weakened the market's pricing floor. Stable domestic operating rates and comfortable inventories further reinforced supply availability, while tyre, automotive, and industrial rubber manufacturers maintained cautious purchasing patterns. Export demand from Asia also remained subdued. Looking ahead, Polybutadiene Rubber (PBR) prices are expected to recover gradually during July as buyers resume procurement following the recent correction, while firmer supplier pricing and improved downstream activity support a more balanced market.
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.
