Benzene Prices | YnFx

Benzene strengthens support to downstream nylon chain

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

Cheaper benzene across markets spells cost deceleration

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

Benzene firms up again lifting the value chain

Asian benzene prices were on a bull-run since mid-May, gaining a total US$173.50 a ton until June-end, partly fuelled by supplies shortages in South Korea and Japan, as well as the strong crude

Nylon textile value chain stable but may see prices dropping soon

Asian benzene prices marker rose US$12 on last Friday and US$23 week on week, to be assessed at US$1,244.50-1,245.50 a ton FOB Korea in the week ended 21 March, tracking firmer prices in the US.

Nylon chain: Markets largely stable-to-up in Asia

Feedstock benzene prices in Asian markets were largely stable-to-up in the week ended 18th January 2019 ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. In the US, spot benzene prices climbed for a second

Downstream nylon market witness price drops in May

Benzene prices in Asia climbed in May on the back of improved demand and rising energy prices. In US, spot benzene prices rose during the month tracking upward movement in crude oil values as well as

Nylon market strengthens on support from upstream and slightly tight supply in November

Benzene markets in Asia hit an eight-month high in November 2017 on strong buying interest and high upstream prices. In US, spot benzene prices jumped on tight prompt supply during the month. Supply

Nylon chain will roll over the strong sentiment in May

Benzene prices jumped sharply across regions for the third consecutive month of April, with highest rise seen in Europe. Asian benzene prices rose on strength of downstream styrene and toluene