Celanese Stock Falls After Raising LCP Prices Globally

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• Celanese said it is raising prices on its liquid crystal polymer (LCP) products globally, citing continued strong LCP demand, higher raw-material and feedstock costs, disruptions in key raw-material supply chains, and ongoing logistics constraints; the company said the increases are needed to secure key raw materials and maintain product quality, technical support, and reliable supply despite productivity and cost-saving efforts. Increases take effect immediately or per customer contract terms.
• By product line: Vectra E-grades and Thermx rise $1.00/kg in Asia, $0.45/lb in the Americas, and €0.90/kg in EMEA; Vectra A-grades, S-grades, Zenite, CoolPoly, and MT-Grades rise $3.50/kg in Asia, $1.59/lb in the Americas, and €3.15/kg in EMEA — with individual grades potentially rising by larger amounts.
• Celanese shares fell 4.3% in Friday after-hours trading. The company is a specialty-materials and chemical firm employing more than 11,000 people worldwide, with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion.

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