Citric acid markets in the USA moved higher into early March amid logistics cost pressure and steady end-use demand. Late February freight spikes and larger offshore shipments kept offers ample, while Chinese producers completed pre-holiday runs. Consumption across beverages, household detergents, industrial cleaners and food-grade tenders remained balanced, limiting panic buying. The market shifted from a sideways February to a firmer start to March as buyers weighed voyage costs against available origin tonnage. Demand across core sectors stayed supportive but not overheated, reinforcing a measured price trajectory. Beverage production remained near prior year levels and detergent tablet sales rose, sustaining uptake for citric-based chelants. Freight dynamics and ample origin offers temper the upside, while feedstock stability and inventories described as adequate support a balanced near-term outlook. Looking ahead, near-term upside risk is anticipated, with a firmer trend likely before a gradual easing through summer, aided by robust origin offers. The outcome remains sensitive to freight rates and regional export availability.
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.
