Ethylene prices trend lower in Asia

Ethylene prices declined in Asia on Thursday.

An industry source in Asia informed a Polymerupdate team member, "Prices were assessed lower on the back of a bleak buying momentum in the Asian markets.”

CFR South East Asia ethylene prices on Thursday were assessed at the USD 795-805/mt levels, a drop of USD (-10/mt) from Wednesday

Meanwhile, CFR North East Asia ethylene prices on Thursday were assessed at the USD 800-810/mt levels, a day on day fall of USD (-5/mt).

In plant news, Mitsui Chemicals has restarted its Osaka cracker in early October 2025, with production reported to be running at normal capacity levels. The unit had been shut down for maintenance in the first half of August 2025, although no official confirmation was provided at the time. Located in Osaka, Japan, the cracker has an ethylene production capacity of 500,000 mt/year.