Ethylene prices drifted sharply lower in Asia and NW Europe while US Gulf was slightly up on October 23, 2018. The sharp price drop

On Tuesday, EVA prices found no change in the Asian market on lacklustre demand conditions.

Benzene prices were found static on Tuesday. In Europe, benzene prices were assessed at the USD 870/MT FOB Rotterdam 

On Tuesday, spot PX Prices in Europe fell as regional buying sentiments remained subdued. FOB Rotterdam prices of PX were

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday after Saudi Arabia pledged to play a “responsible role” in energy markets, although sentiment remained

The demand for Octanol was assessed as good in the Indian market, according to market sources, as underlying end use demand was active.

The buying sentiment was slow for Polypropylene (PP) in the Ahmedabad market on October 23, 2018. Prices of Injection Moulding was

Yantai Wanhua Chemical Group situated at Yantai, China has selected LyondellBasell technology for new High-Density Polyethylene

Located in Jiangyin, China. Jiangsu Hailun Chemical has restarted its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) unit following a maintenance

The demand for Acetone has been sluggish in the country. The prices for Acetone has declined due to weak demand conditions.

Located in  Jiaxing, China, Jiaxing Petrochemical has restarted its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) following a maintenance

China's PetroChina Dushanzi is likely to shut its SM plant for maintenance. The unit has to shut down on 2nd, November 2018 and 

The purchase pulse remained slow for polystyrene (PS) in major polymer hubs in India. Major India producers, Supreme Petroleum Ltd (SPL)

Paraxylene derivatives instruments settled on the Singapore Exchange, or SGX, recorded a new daily open interest high of 962,500 mt

Kem One PVC plant situated in Berre, France declared a force majeure. The reason for the force majeure was not disclosed.

On Monday, phenol prices stayed steady in South East Asia, China, and NW Europe on lackluster demand.

CFR China of MEG were assessed flat at the USD 855/mt levels while CFR South East Asia prices of MEG were also assessed steady at the USD 870/mt levels.

In the international market, the prices went down in Europe from USD 2070/MT CIF to USD 1905/MT CIF. 

On October 22, 2018, PTA prices declined in the international market. The price fall was on the back of ample product avails and

On Monday, Caustic soda prices stayed steady in South East Asia and North East Asia on lackluster demand.

On Monday, Crude prices rose marginally on the back of improved crude oil demand in China. Prices climbed as China has witnessed a

VCM prices went down in FE Asia and SE Asia on October 22, 2018. Prices were assessed in FE Asia at $690/MT CFR, and 

Despite improved buying sentiments, OX prices were assessed steady in the International market on Monday. FOB Rotterdam prices 

EDC prices decline in FE Asia and SE Asia on October 22, 2018. Prices were assessed in FE Asia at $345/MT CFR, a drop of

Toluene prices gained in the International market. Reports of improved regional demand sentiments from blenders coupled with higher