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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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Fibres & Intermediates
29 November 2019 Issue Number 423
  • European acrylic fibre producers’ margins suffer with rising feedstock costs
  • Chinese acrylic fibre prices steady despite falling acrylonitrile costs
  • Global polyamide fibre demand remain soft – new capacity comes online in the US
  • Polyester stable demand in all regions weak except in the US weaving operations sector
  • End of GM strike gives renewed hope that PP fibre demand will now improve
  • Import volumes of viscose staple in Europe may continue to decline in Q4

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Engineering Thermoplastics
29 November 2019 Issue Number 136
  • Polyamide 6 resin prices weaken in Q4 amid continued slow demand
  • China polyamide 66 resin prices stabilise in October, but outlook unclear
  • US engineering plastics markets looking for boost after GM strike ends
  • Europe polycarbonate resin market struggling to regain stability in Q4
  • Demand, feedstock prices weighing down ABS market in all regions
  • US PBT resin demand sluggish in October as outlook remains bearish

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Ethylene Glycols • EO & EODs
29 November 2019 Issue Number 378
  • Ethylene hits $810/ton in China, rises 0.75 c/lb in the US but down €30/ton in Europe
  • MEG values in Asia over the past 30 days fluctuate in a range $530-550/ton cfr
  • MEG contracts stable-to-firm in the US. Spot remains flat amid growing exports
  • First November MEG deal at €625/ton in Europe. October ECP fixed at €632/ton ddp
  • Ethanolamines values stable-to-firm in the US, but down in Europe and China
  • DEG stable in China and the US, but soft in Europe. TEG values stable-to-weak

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