[PET Daily Review] Polyester Bottle Chip Market Declines

1 Today's Summary

①, Wankai and Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fiber decreased by 30, while other factories remained stable. Unit: Yuan/Ton

②. Today, the domestic polyester bottle chip capacity utilization rate is 73.37%.

2 Spot Overview

As a reference to the East China region, today's spot price of polyester bottle-grade PET is 5645, which is 5 lower than the previous working day and in line with the morning expectations.

Crude oil has fallen again, leading to a pessimistic sentiment in the commodities market. The raw materials have dragged down the focus of the polyester bottle chip market slightly. It is heard that transactions for October-November sources are between 5580-5730, with some slightly higher at 5780 and slightly lower at 5560, or futures contracts 2511 with a premium of 10 or 2601 with a premium of 85 to 125. The overall transaction volume is relatively low, and the industry is observing cautiously. (Unit: yuan/ton)

3. Production Update

Today, the capacity utilization rate of polyester bottle chips is at 73.37%. In terms of profit, the raw material PTA price fell by 20 to 4340, MEG price rose to 4096, polymerization cost decreased by 27.23 to 5100.22, and polyester bottle chip profit saw a loss of 55.22 yuan/ton.

4. Market Sentiment

Table 2: Domestic Polyester Bottle Chip Industry Participants' Sentiment Expectations (Updated on Monday)

5. Price Forecast

There are no substantial favorable factors in supply and demand, and industry sentiment is cautious. Influenced by crude oil and raw materials, the polyester bottle chip market is expected to remain sluggish.The spot price of polyester bottle-grade chips in East China is expected to be adjusted downwards to the range of 5550-5700 yuan/ton. Pay attention to macro news.

6. Related Product Information

PTA Market: East China PTA prices are weakly consolidated, with negotiations referenced around 4340. The main port delivery in October is transacted at a discount of 82-85 for the 01 contract, while the November main port delivery 01 contract is quoted at a discount of 55-60, with end-of-month offers at around a discount of 65. Oil prices are weak, leading to a sluggish overall sentiment in commodities. Major suppliers have reduced operational loads due to issues, maintaining a weak spot price pattern. The spot basis is slightly strengthening within a narrow range, and market trading is light. (Unit: yuan/ton)

MEG Market  ： Good morning Ethylene Glycol MarketThe rebound lacks momentum and retreats to consolidate. At the opening of the morning session, the spot price in Zhangjiagang opened around 4118. During the session, buying was cautious, and discussions weakened slightly. By the midday close, the spot price was negotiated in the 4111-4113 range, with the spot basis strengthening. In the morning, negotiations were in the 01+73 to 01+75 range. The South China market declined, with petroleum-grade delivery prices quoted around 4250, and buying was limited to essential procurement with dull transactions. In the morning, the negotiation range in the US dollar market was between 482-486, with no reported transactions.