C5 prices edge higher weekly but remain below last month's level overall – India Domestic Prices – What Is Going On?, 3 Aug 2026

Petrochemical feedstocks watch

Methanol prices stabilize after weekly decline while monthly gains remain firmly intact

Dimethylformamide prices drift lower after weekly fall but retain monthly gains overall

IPA prices retreat sharply after weekly drop despite strong monthly gains overall

Benzene prices ease after weekly dip while monthly gains remain strong overall

Ethyl Acetate prices hit yearly high after sharp weekly surge continues further

EDC prices surge sharply as weekly gains extend strong monthly recovery further

Vinyl Acetate Monomer prices plunge as weekly losses erase part of recent gains

Chemical value chain tracker

Maleic Anhydride prices drop sharply as weekly decline reverses recent stability trend

Acrylamide prices extend steady climb as weekly gains reinforce monthly strength further

Phthalic Anhydride prices extend rise as fortnightly gains strengthen monthly trend further

Paraformaldehyde prices extend decline as weekly losses deepen monthly weakness across trade

Nitrobenzene prices plunge as weekly losses deepen sharp monthly decline further overall

C5 prices edge higher weekly but remain below last month's level overall

Industrial chemicals monitor

Palm Wax prices retreat after weekly decline despite recent fortnightly gains overall

Stearic Acid prices extend gains as fortnightly rally lifts monthly trend further

Glycerine prices surge sharply as weekly jump drives stronger monthly recovery momentum

Sulphuric Acid prices extend decline as weekly weakness reinforces monthly softness overall

Heavy Soda Ash prices edge higher as gradual recovery continues through trading

Mancozeb prices climb as weekly gains strengthen month-long recovery from recent lows

Polymer pricing tracker

PP prices hold steady after fortnightly decline while monthly gains survive intact

PBT prices hold at yearly high as fortnightly gains remain firmly intact

ABS prices hold steady as fortnightly gains reinforce gradual monthly recovery trend

Elastomers market watch

PBR prices soften further as July stability gives way to losses again

SBS prices ease after recent recovery while monthly gains remain intact overall