[Carbide-Based PVC Cost Breakdown] 1) Variable Costs 2) Freight Cost (Inner Mongolia → Shandong Ports) 3) Total Variable Cost (Ex-Port) [Minimum Price Analysis] ▶ Chinese Carbide-Based PVC Prices ▶ Chinese Ethylene-Based PVC Prices ▶ India Market Situation [Conclusion & Outlook] In the Asian PVC market, Chinese carbide-based PVC offers are expected to sit around USD … Read more
※ Sourced from US CENSUS BUREAU H1 2026 Key Takeaways Market Context H2 2026 Outlook 💡 Bottom Line The U.S. housing market will remain in a “wait-and-see” phase through H2 2026, waiting for rate cuts while absorbing existing inventory. 2026년 6월 미국 신규 주택 건설 지표는 고금리 장기화와 건설사들의 보수적인 기조를 명확히 보여줍니다. 2026년 상반기 … Read more
NEW DELHI — India has implemented a Minimum Import Price (MIP) on Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) to protect its domestic chemical sector from low-cost imports. According to the DGFT, starting July 24, 2026, for six months, Suspension-grade PVC (HS Code: 39041020) imports will shift from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’. ■ Key Takeaways ■ Objectives & Intent [뉴델리] … Read more
KARAIKAL, INDIA — A fire broke out at Chemplast Sanmar Limited’s Ethylene Di-Chloride (EDC) manufacturing plant in Karaikal, Puducherry, on July 17, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM local time. No injuries or casualties were reported, according to an official statement from the company. Key Details & Regulatory Response Chemplast Sanmar stated it is working closely … Read more
The exemption of the 7.5% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on major petrochemical products including PVC—which had been implemented since April 2, 2026, to stabilize the supply and demand of petrochemical raw materials in India amid global supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East war—ended as of July 15 without any further extension. As a … Read more
The cost competitiveness of China’s coal-to-chemical industry—such as Coal-to-Liquids (CTL), Coal-to-Olefins (CTO), and Calcium Carbide PVC—depends heavily on global crude oil prices. Here is how the economics shift across three key price tiers: 1. Low Oil Prices (< $40–$50/bbl): The Oil Advantage 2. Mid-Range Oil Prices ($50–$60/bbl): The Battleground 3. High Oil Prices (> $70–$80/bbl): … Read more
International oil prices have climbed back above $80 due to renewed Middle East instability. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked and military tensions rising, manufacturers are temporarily pausing sales to reassess pricing. Current market trends show a rebound in feedstock prices: However, a dramatic price surge is unlikely this time. Several factors will keep … Read more
[Latin America] ※ Due to the heavy earthquake in Venezuela, Port of La Guaira has been completely shut down. and this is creating some port congestions in neighboring ports like Port of Puerto Cabello. [South Africa]
Recent moves by the US to block the Strait of Hormuz have pushed international oil prices up, with WTI crude reaching $79 a barrel. This rise is now starting to push up the prices of other related chemical products, like naphtha and ethylene. This week, ethylene prices in Northeast Asia rose by about $20, trading … Read more
CPVC Prices Vary Widely as India Demand Slows Down [Current Chinese CPVC Export Prices] Product Application Price Range For Pipes (Extrusion) USD 1,000 – 1,060 / MT For Fittings (Injection) USD 1,060 – 1,180 / MT Chinese CPVC export prices are staying week right now, mainly because sales to India—their biggest market—have slowed down. The … Read more
