Triethylamine (TEA) prices in the US moved higher into early May as momentum extended a multi-week bullish trend that began in early April. Early April TEA price was characterized by strong supplier positioning and limited prompt availability, which supported firmer offers and set a constructive tone for the market. Mid to late April saw relatively balanced supply–demand conditions, with subdued trading activity and limited directional volatility. Steady TEA demand from agrochemical and pharmaceutical end-users continued to underpin seller confidence throughout the period, while stable input costs prevented producers from offering meaningful discounts. The market therefore transitioned from initial tightness to near equilibrium during April before regaining upward momentum in early May. By the turn of the month, improved sentiment and pockets of constrained prompt availability contributed to renewed firmness, reinforcing the overall bullish trajectory in TEA pricing across the US 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.
