US LLDPE: Metallocene, hexene spot
export pricesdrop week-on-week■ Shell begins operations at
polymer complex in Monaca,Pennsylvania■ Domestic production rises
more than 15% in Oct. from Sept.: ACCButene, hexene and metallocene-grade linear low density
polyethyleneprices all fell on Nov. 16 compared to Nov. 9, as October
domesticcontracts rolled over from September and demand was talkedcontinually
low.LLDPE butene prices $22 softer on the week, whileLLDPE hexene fell $44 and
metallocene fell $67. Hexene was assessedat a one-cent ($22/mt) premium to butene,
with the price falling underthe 40 cents/lb level, while metallocene-grade
LLDPE was assessed inthe mid 40s cents/lb.LLDPE
butene FAS Houston pricing has fallen $154/mt, or about14%, since Aug. 17,
according to data. Supply and productavailability have been talked healthy,
along with demand consideredsoft due to a combination of macroeconomic concerns
and...