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Ethylene prices were firmer in Asian markets amid tight regional supply and warming up demand in the week of 3 January. The markers rose US$20-30 week on week to be assessed at US$1,519-1,521 a ton CFR Northeast Asia and US$1,474-1,476 a ton CFR Southeast Asia. In Europe, ethylene markets were quieter and prices mostly rolled over while ample supply moderated ethylene prices in US.