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Prices fell on the first trading day of the week, rebounded on the second, subsequently fell on 11 December [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Expectations of new supply to come online in east China also provided a grim outlook for importers [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Poor demand and a build up in inventories in China are hurting sentiment, sending prices lowert [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Could there be subsequent ADDs on downstream products to protect the Chinese styrenics producers- [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the issues regarding export of styrene with its impact of tariff implementation on finished end-products such as household appliance in China. It mentions squeezed production spreads and cash margins for these products further exacerbated lacklustre demand from importers in South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, China. It also mentions limitations for the shipments subject to no anti-dumping duties into China and demand of pure styrenics resins.

The article discusses styrene monomer (SM) prices in Asia by referring to the sustainability of the price trend given the persistently weak demand-supply fundamentals in the market. Topics discussed include tariffs between the U.S. and China, margins for SM production, production spreads for downstream expandable polystyrene and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, and structural demand problem.

The article discusses the decrease in the Asia's styrene monomer (SM) prices in 2017. It mentions the issues relating to the weakness in futures prices and uncertainty over general economic growth. It also mentions the demand for the polystyrene (EPS) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) along with the SM export business condition in China.

The article reports on the strong import demand for toluene in China. Topics mentioned include the toluene prices in the country, acording to ICIS, petrochemical market information provider, the management of toluene production, and the benzene and mixed xylene production through the toluene disproportionation (TDP) process.

The article reports on how the devaluation of the Turkish lira has posed worries for Asian currencies which continue to plunge against the U.S. dollar, leading to declining sentiment across multiple petrochemical markets in the region. According to Japan's Nomura Global Markets Research, Turkey's currency crisis may escalate into a full-blown financial disaster via credit defaults from authorities hiking rates, or if the lira depreciation goes on.

The article reports that demand of Toluene has been robust from Chinese and Indian importers, they have been stocking up Toulene before the Lunar New Year and replenishment amid positive distributor margins.The healthy margins for paraxylene products has provided the impetus for stocking up on toluene cargoes in South Korea and Thailand.

The article reports on increase in price of toluene in Asia on the back firmer trading sentiment and mentions that price gain are attributed to improved trading sentiment among market participants. Topics discussed include bids for second-half December loading cargoes, increased spot trading liquidity for prompt and forward-loading cargoes and clarity on 2018 term contract premiums within northeast Asia .

The article discusses increase in spot toluene prices in Asia on September 4, 2017, backed by China's stronger demand for imported cargoes for October. It mentions that toluene prices have also increased due to healthy demand from downstream toluene disproportionation (TDP) units for September. It reveals that some producers were still using heavy naphtha feed, contributing to the unchanged supply-demand balance.

The article provides information on aspects related to price rise shown by toluene of Asia in global markets. Topics discussed include production of chemicals like styrene monomer (SM) and glycol; usage of toluene as feedstock to produce benzene, response of traders based in Asia, and approach of market players.

The article reports that India's toluene import demand will continue to remain low due to high shoretank inventories and limited off-taking activity in the domestic market. Most distributors are unwilling to procure more imported material as inventory levels at Kandla port were still averaging at least 30,000 tonnes. In addition, distributors have high stocks too.

The article reports that offers by major styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) producers in Asia have been raised for July 2016 cargoes, resulting from rising cost of feedstock butadiene (BD) costs and stable natural rubber (NR) prices. ICIS data shows that SBR prices had dropped consistently from early May 2016, falling 10%, before stabilising at 1,350 dollars/tonne CFR SE Asia. SBR producers are being prompted to hike prices due to expectations from BD prices to continue their uptrend.

The article reports that India may import more toluene from Europe in 2017 after the adjustment of import duties in end-February/early March, 2016. Some companies have doubts on whether Europe-origin material will have a competitive edge as compared with the Asian-origin material. Buyers have been finding it more competitive to procure Europe-origin cargoes.

The article presents information on the chemical toluene and its role in the manufacture of several end-products and intermediates. Topics mentioned include shortage in supply during the third quarter of 2015 due to the autumn turnaround period in northeast Asia, poor demand from key Chinese import markets in the first quarter of the year, and downward trend of spot prices due to declining oil prices.

The article reports on the pressure in Asia butyl acetate (butac) import prices in November 2015 due to declining demand in the fourth quarter of 2015 (Q4 2015). Topics covered include declining prices of feedstock n-butanol (NBA) and acetic acid (AA), high butac inventory stock and price reductions to move stock volumes. Also mentioned are increasing NBA cargoes from the Middle East driving down prices in Northeast Asia and difficulty for producers to reduce margins for increasing sales.

The article forecasts the aromatics market in Asia to remain sentiment-driven in the fourth quarter of 2015, with prices expected to track crude movement as demand rises. Data provided shows China's annualized third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth, prices of benzene, toluene, styrene monomer, paraxylene, and isomer-xylene. Update is also offered on the demand and supply for these aromatics.

The article discusses how phenol production in China will lift benzene in 2015. Topics discussed include boost in the demand for benzene in Asia due to new phenol start-ups in China during the latter half of 2015, expected improvement in lower benzene utilisation rate in early part of 2015 and increase in average benzene plant utilisation rate in northeast Asia.

The article presents an outlook for the oxo-alcohols market in Asia as of March 23, 2015. Topics discussed include the use of 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) in the manufacture of plasticizers, the use of N-butanol (NB) in the production of solvents, and the expected strong demand for the chemicals in March and April 2015. Also mentioned is the effect of the price of feedstock propylene on the spot prices of Asian oxo-alcohols.

The article reports on the possible rise of oxo-alcohol spot prices in the first part of 2015. Topics discussed include the impact of scant availability of deep-sea cargoes, the easing of oversupply in Asia, and supply-demand fundamentals for n-butanol, isobutanol, and 2-ethylhexanol. Also mentioned are feedstock propylene's downward price trend, the establishment of startup oxo-alcohols facilities in China, and an expected increase in downstream demand in 2016.

The article discusses the bearish outlook for Asia's plasticizer market in the first half of 2015. Topics covered include the weakness of upstream sectors, mixed market sentiments, and slow demand. Also mentioned are the downward trend of dioctyl phthalate (DOP) prices in 2014, the stability of diisonyl phthalate (DINP) and dicotyl terephthalate (DOTP) prices up to the middle of 2014, and the likely decrease of plasticizer plant operations in China.

The article reports on the drop in the spot prices of aromatics products in Asia after oil prices receded to five-year lows on December 9, 2014. Topics covered include U.S. crude trading, how new lows in the energy sector have placed downward pressure on prices of petrochemicals, and the drop in mixed xylenes prices.

The article discusses the possible weakening of 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) spot prices in Asia due to high stocks, declining downstream demand, and competition. Topics covered include declining trend of spot 2-EH prices since September 19, 2014, steady levels of availability of spot cargoes for end-December to early January in northeast Asia, and impact of lack of purchasing activity from India on spot prices.

The article provides information on the uses, supply and demand, and the prices of phthalic anhydride (PA) as of November 10, 2014. Topics discussed include the characteristics of PA, the industry's concern over the availability of feedstock orthoxylene (OX), and the decrease in October contract prices for PA and OX. Also mentioned are the technologies used in PA manufacturing, and the industry outlook for 2015.

The article discusses the expectation of reduced spot prices for 2-ethylhexanol propylene feedstock in Asia following the rise in China domestic supply. Price data for May 2014 is provided by the Independent Chemical Information Service in addition to projections of reduction of northeast Asia feedstock prices on cost and freight basis leading to August. Plant start-ups of Luxi Chemical and Shandong Lihuayi in China is expected to balance demand from the plasticizer and acrylate sector.

The article reports on the short-term gains being experienced by spot n-butanol and normal butyl alcohol (NBA) producers in northeast Asia in August 2014 due to short import supply and higher demand. Topics discussed include a forecast by industry sources that the gains will not extend beyond mid-September, the decreased import volumes from China since March and the closure of some chemical plants in China including those of Jilin Petrochemical and Beijing Chemical.

The article reports that buying indications for n-Butanol (NBA) in the northeast Asian market have remained steady at 1,170 U.S. dollars per ton CFR (cost and freight) China/Northeast Asia for dutiable cargos, and 1,210 U.S. dollars per ton CFR for non-dutiable cargos for the week ended July 16, 2014. However, a number of NBA producers in the region are expecting to see a short-term increase in buying indications in the following amid the recent upturn in yuan-denominated NBA prices.

The article reports that Asia's 2-ethylehxanol (2-EH) market is expected by observers to remain at a stalemate in August 2014. It explains that a number of exporters in China and South Korea have raised their spot price offers for 2-EH shipments in an attempt to pass on the rising costs of propylene feedstock to their buyers, but on the other hand, many buyers in the Asian plastics sector have preferred to engage in restocking activities rather than build up higher 2-EH inventory levels.

The article discusses the stability of spot import prices of 2-ethylhexanol (2-EH) as a result of an uncertain outlook amid falling Chinese domestic prices as of June 2, 2014, focusing on June cost and freight (CFR) prices to East Asia being offered by 2-EH producers.

The article reports that energy industries company ExxonMobil has reduced the amounts of linear low density polyethylene and polypropylene produced at its facilities in Jurong Island, Singapore due to a shortage of chemical feedstocks there.