The US sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) market saw an increase of 6.5% from October to November 2025, mainly due to tighter supply conditions and cautious buying behaviour by customers. However, while the detergent, water treatment, and food processing industries have remained stable during recent months, customers have been avoiding excessive purchases because of past volatility. The detergent market is dominated by Procter & Gamble with the primary focus on manufacturer purchase volume, although P&G's fiscal 2025 results would suggest the potential for caution on the part of the consumer, exhibiting only approximately two percent organic growth for the year along with a 4 percent increase in the amount of EPS (earnings per share) reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Consequently, this has resulted in a reduced pull on raw materials this month. The usage of STPP by companies in Canada, Belgium, and, more recently, China has placed the US market at a greater risk associated with the use of these products and further contributed to the uncertainty in pricing associated with import tariffs.
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.
