Polyethylene Terephthalate United States

摘要

US West Coast polyethylene terephthalate held steady on the week, assessed Wednesday at $1,312-1,334 (59.50-60.50 cents/lb) DDP US West Coast. A buyer said Asian PET offers to the US softened as prices in that region have declined and due to the ongoing anti-dumping investigation in the US. Spot PET in Asia fell $20-$30/mt on the week, assessed on an FOB Northeast Asia and FOB Southeast Asia basis at $1,050/mt on a seasonal lull. The US market has been tough to gauge due to the ongoing anti-dumping investigation, sources said. More Brazilian PET has been seen imported to the US East Coast, a producer said, and there have been more imports on the US West Coast coming through Taiwan, a source said. During the investigations, domestic demand has also increased, sources said. Demand for PET remained healthy during the summer demand season, and expectations have called for firm demand through the summer, sources said.