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Tecnon OrbiChem has been a leader in providing data and analysis to the petrochemical industry since 1976. We are now one of the world's foremost marketing consultancies to the bulk chemicals, petrochemicals and plastics industries. We specialise in Chemical Intermediates, Synthetic Fibres and Resins.

Tecnon OrbiChem provides independent, expert assistance on projects and strategic issues. We offer a unique combination of up-to-date market information and in-depth analysis through monthly business reports and proprietary databases.

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Phenol · Acetone & Derivatives
16 April 2019 Issue Number 292
  • Phenol snug in the US as supply is constrained – adders go up
  • European phenol production rates are under pressure from low acetone values
  • US acetone could improve after ADD investigation is given approval
  • Chinese acetone prices hit lowest level in 20 years
  • Bisphenol A in US hit by phenol supply disruptions
  • Oversupply, poor demand continue to put Chinese PC prices under pressure

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Acetic Acid · Vinyl Acetate
11 April 2019 Issue Number 379
  • China acetic acid export prices decrease to $395-405/ton fob in late March
  • Europe acetic acid consumers pushing for decreases in Q2 contract prices
  • US VAM producers facing busy turnaround schedule beginning in Q2
  • Celanese places North/South America VAM consumers on sales control
  • Fire at storage facility along Houston Ship Channel disrupts market logistics
  • US Gulf Coast, EU methanol contract prices settled at rollover in April, Q2

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Acrylic Acid & Acrylates
10 April 2019 Issue Number 336
  • Dow implements sales control on BA and GAA in the US
  • US BA, GAA and MMA lead times increase in April due to logistics issues
  • Differential between US and European propylene widening further in April
  • European acrylates market demand remains subdued in April
  • Chinese AA producers forced to cut production in April after explosion in Jiangsu province
  • Asian MMA market prices fall again in April on sluggish demand

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