It has been noticed in the month of January 2026 that the import prices of potassium sorbate in the US market have been increasing. The import prices of potassium sorbate have been increasing following the market trajectory of the past few months. On the other hand, the problems in the supply chain, such as the rise in freight costs, and the persistent increase in downstream purchasing have been a major factor in the rise in the import prices of potassium sorbate across the market. The volatility in raw material prices, however, impacted the significant rise but the inflation in the global market demand dynamics continues to remained a significant factor in higher import prices for potassium sorbate during the entire month. Looking ahead, it can be observed that the overall outlook of the product indicates that import prices will continue their upward trend in the coming months, depicting the persistent demand dynamics with increased trade scenario.
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.
