Asian Propylene: Thin trading amid regional holidays / CFR China stable at $1,225/mt / Aster lifts force majeure on cracker complex

Sep 26, 2026

Trading was thin in the Asian propylene markets on Sept. 25, amid several ongoing regional holidays in East Asia. propylene FOB Korea stable day over day and down $25/mt week over week at $1,185/mt and CFR China stable day over day and down $25/mt week over week at $1,225/mt. In Southeast Asia, prices held steady week over week at $1,250/mt CFR Southeast Asia. Demand-supply fundamentals remained unchanged, though supply in Southeast Asia has eased since early September with the resumption of several plants. Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) has lifted the force majeure on its cracker complex at Pulau Bukom. “Aster confirms that we have lifted the force majeure previously declared on our ethylene [steam] cracker complex. We appreciate the support of our customers and partners throughout this...

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