china | YnFx - Part 234

PTA price climbs in Asia, down in US

Asian PTA markers were up US$11 a ton CFR China and CFR Southeast in the first week of March. In China, PTA values did not rise too much due to poor demand, but a deal was done at a high level of

ASF prices steady despite weak upstream prices

In China, medium-length staple fiber prices rolled over in the first week of March while cotton-type staple was stable. Jilin Chemical Fiber maintained its March list prices for 1.5D and 3D

Acrylonitrile price declines amid oversupply in Asia

Asian acrylonitrile marker, the CFR Far East Asia fell US$20 a ton in the first week of March. In China, sporadic offers for offshore cargoes were down US$50 a ton CFR China on the week, but buyers

MEG prices surge on tight supply

Asian MEG markers surged US$18 a ton CFR China and CFR South East Asia in the first week of March posting a rise of US$36 on the month. In China, offers were pushed above US$700 a ton, while

Paraxylene price moves up across all regions

Asian paraxylene prices rose US$5.50 a ton FOB Korea and CFR Taiwan/China in the first week of March. Isomer grade mixed xylene FOB Korea marker jumped US$26 a ton FOB Korea on the

Paraxylene price moves up across all regions

Asian paraxylene markers were up US$19.67 a ton FOB Korea and up US$20.50 a ton CFR Taiwan/China in the first week of June. Isomer-grade mixed xylenes also rose US$6 a ton FOB Korea. Paraxylene

Caprolactum price jumps on surging benzene cost

In China, liquid good jumped up US$70 a ton in the first week of March while solid goods offer was up US$10 a ton. Asian markers, the SE and FE markers gained US$30 a ton on the week. Sinopec