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Benzene strengthens support to downstream nylon chain

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Benzene prices surged 13-16% in March across regions while US numbers hit a four-month high in the first week of the month. In Asia, a strong demand for May cargoes supported prices to go up while in European bullish sentiments caused prices to jump. In US, derivative styrene’s demand for benzene held firm as participants eyed export opportunities to Europe, which ultimately led to reductions in benzene supply locally. In Latin America, benzene prices rose week on week tracking key global markets higher.

Cheaper benzene across markets spells cost deceleration

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US spot benzene prices dropped on weaker downstream demand pulling down prices in Asia, Europe and Latin American markets. US spot benzene prices dropped in the week ended 22 August falling below US cents 500 a gallon mark to begin the week and continued to fall later. Asian benzene marker, the FOB Korea was assessed at US$1,318-1,319 a ton, down US$29.50 week on week. US spot prices dropped US cents 19 on the week, assessed at 481.95-482.05 per gallon FOB USG.

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