US Sorbitol 70% solution activity softened into early February 2026 as the market moved from a choppy January. January opened calm, then a mid-January cold snap tightened logistics and feedstock flows, prompting a rally before sellers conceded ground later in the month. Overall sentiment shifted from weather-driven tightness to a more balanced late-month picture as import arrivals and comfortable distributor stocks reduced urgency. The February pullback reflects rebalancing amid ongoing upstream cost pressures for producers. Demand dynamics remained mixed across end-use sectors, with confectionery and oral-care buyers the strongest contributors, sustaining momentum mid-January while distributors and many industrial buyers exercised caution late in the month. Trade was muted toward month-end, with finished-product demand supportive in key personal-care and food applications. Upstream drivers, glucose availability, higher energy costs, and metal-price spikes, tightened margins, while mid-January logistics disruptions and later import timing eased constraints. Looking ahead, a stable, range-bound market is expected, though risks from input costs and weather-driven flows persist.
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.
