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Prices13 May 2019Polyester filament yarn prices were stable to lower in China, seeing some producers, particularly POY makers, offering big discounts, which resulted in brisk sales
Prices13 May 2019Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) prices rose in Asian markets as incessant buying helped boost the markets, coupled with overall slow offtake at the ports

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump claimed he will raise tariffs on US$200bn worth of Chinese imports, including several chemicals and plastics from 10% to 25%, effective from 10 May
Pricesfree23 Apr 2019The 30th sale of the 2018-19 wool season held on 17 April saw 9,220 bales on offer, of which 86.5% were sold. The wool market closed 1.7% (342 points) down at R202.42 a kg clean, with the Cape Wools All Wool Indicator closing 1.7% lower.