Succinic Acid import prices in the US were up in December 2025 as supplies were limited from the major Asian suppliers, in particular China, while demand from the domestic market remained stable. Stable volumes of Succinic Acid were still consumed by downstream, e.g., paints and coatings, personal care, packaging, and specialty chemicals, with support from ongoing construction works, year-end retail business, and demand for bio-based ingredients holding strong. Production in China was at normal levels without any significant interruption, on the supply side, while US imports showed a slight increase in container arrivals but with weaker year-over-year momentum as purchasers changed their sourcing strategies. In the forecast, prices will come under pressure to soften in early 2026, as demand decelerates after restocking in January, weakening sentiment cascades in the Coating sector, stocks remain lofty, and logistics ease. These factors together will likely mean a weaker and more competitive Succinic Acid market for the next quarter.
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.
