C5 stream retreats as lighter feedstocks lose momentum – India Domestic Prices – What Is Going On?, 20 Jul 2026

Chemical Intermediates Watch

Dimethylformamide recovery gathers pace in Vapi market

Ethylene Dichloride firms despite Chemplast EDC unit fire

Acrylamide eases but holds strong six-month recovery

Phthalic Anhydride rebounds as orthoxylene chain stays in focus

Ethyl Acetate extends recovery across western domestic market

Nitrobenzene softens even as China aniline prices surge

Feedstocks & Bulk Chemicals

C5 stream retreats as lighter feedstocks lose momentum

Sulphuric Acid stays firm amid India's two-way trade balance

Heavy Soda Ash strengthens on resilient domestic demand

Polymers & Engineering Materials

Polybutylene Terephthalate consolidates after strong annual rally

ABS prices hold firm as domestic realisations stay resilient

Fibres & Textile Chain

Knitting Yarn 60/1 Combed climbs to fresh monthly high

Polyester Industrial Yarn slips to fresh monthly low

Spandex 20D advances to new monthly high

Caprolactam extends rally to fresh monthly high

Downstream Consumer & Agro Chemicals

Monostearin extends multi-month decline in Delhi market

Mancozeb attempts recovery after steep multi-month correction