Asian ethylene prices slide on an influx of deep-sea cargoes, propylene holds steady
Asian ethylene prices fell further this week, pressured by reports of more deep-sea cargoes heading into Northeast Asia for October and November arrivals. Deep-sea ethylene cargo arrivals into Asia have been seen since August, and will continue through December, traders said... 29-09-2022
Nascent PE price increases may face demand obstacle in SE Asia
Last week’s price increases in Southeast Asia’s import PE markets may be headed towards a hindrance in the form of buyer resistance as demand remains weak... 28-09-2022
Demand key as Asian PS and ABS market trends diverge
Styrenic polymers ABS and PS have shown a divergent trend recently despite the strength in feedstock styrene over the past two months... 27-09-2022
Asian styrene prices rebound on increased demand, short-covering
Asian spot styrene prices managed to reverse the previous decline last week, lifted by firmer benzene feedstock and renewed demand, as buyers build more styrene inventories ahead of the upcoming October Golden Week holiday. The recent uptick in consumer buying finally led to lower shore inventories... 26-09-2022
