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Asian PVC: Chinese prices unchanged amid subdued export demand / Market fundamentals unchanged / Chinese PVC down Yuan 100/mt WOW

Jul 31, 2025

Asian PVC prices were stable to weak in the week to July 30. Chinese domestic prices decreased amid subdued export demand. PVC CFR China unchanged week over week at $700/mt, in line with stable prices heard and partially considering an offer heard at $700/mt. A Northeast Asian producer said offer levels remained stable, as freight rates remain unchanged. In the domestic market, East China domestic ethylene-based PVC down Yuan 50/mt week over week at Yuan 5,100/mt July 30, in line with tradable indications heard at Yuan 5,000-5,200/mt, while Chinese domestic carbide-based PVC was assessed down Yuan 50/mt week over week at Yuan 5,000/mt July 30, in line with tradable indications heard at Yuan 4,930- 5,120/mt. Market participants said domestic Chinese PVC prices would fall in the short term as market...

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