As of 30th July 2020, Benzene prices pick up internationally due to high upstream energy values and improved buying sentiments in the region as informed by our analysts.

The Indian Rupee on Thursday opened 0.03 paise up against USD.

As per our analysts the price of polypropylene has dropped down in Asia from the previous close.

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A major Japanese producer of chemicals is in plans to bring its phenol and acetone methanol unit on stream as informed by our analysts.

Asia naphtha markets are finding support from pockets of demand, helping to keep spot prices afloat, along with the product's crack spread.

As per our analysts, the demand for n-butanol (NBA) in Asia is recovering gradually from a trough in the first quarter at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, but a rebound in 2-EH prices is unlikely because its demand has not recovered.

As of 29th July 2020, the Union Health Ministry has exempted hand sanitizers from the requirement of sale licence for its stocking or sale under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.

Datang International Duo Lun Coal Chemical has starts turnaround at polypropylene units.

As of 29th July 2020, our analysts have recorded the price of propylene to be steady in the Asian.

A major chinese producer of chemicals is in plans to take its methanol unit off stream following a turnaround.

As of 29th July 2020, Toluene prices were seen dropping in the international market due to dull demand in the region.

China and South-East Asia witnessed a sharp decline of Acetone and Phenol prices as informed by our analysts on 29th July 2020.

As per our analysts, the price of IPA in Chennai has come down because of demand being low.

A Mumbai market trader has confirmed as of 29th July 2020 that the price of 2EHA has increased in the Indian market.

In the Chennai market, the prices are fluctuating due to strong demand patterns in the region and shortage of material due to the pandemic.

Despite weaker upstream SM rates and softer regional buying sentiments, ABS prices were assessed stable in the international market as of 28th July 2020.

Ethylene Prices have recorded no change in South Korea, Japan, NE Asia, China, South East Asia, NW Europe and US Gulf due to a constant demand trend on Tuesday.

Pet prices in the International market remain unaffected by the Covid-19 epidemic as of 28th July 2020 reflecting no price change from its previous close.

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According to our analysts, after talking to various sources in the domestic market the price of IPA in the Mumbai market has come down because of weakening demand and shortage of supply.

In the Indian chemical market, this week the price of MIBK has decreased due to fluctuation in demand and shortage of material.

As of 28th July 2020, N-Butanol prices have seen a gradual rise in the international market on the back of improved buying sentiments in the region.

In the Kolkata market, the price of  some Chemicals is fluctuating due to strong demand patterns in the region and shortage of material.

IPCL has announced a price revision for MEG as of 28th July 2020.

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Production margins were hovering at multi-year lows in early July as oversupply continues to pressure the polyester chain.

The prices of almost all the petrochemical products discussed under pressure had declined in the broad range of 0.3%-29% y-o-y in FY20.

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