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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.

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Fibres & Intermediates
30 June 2020 Issue Number 430
  • Chinese acrylic fibre consumers stockpile material as feedstock costs rise
  • Acrylic fibre operating rates in Europe to remain a low 40-50% in June
  • Chinese polyamide filament prices up due to higher feedstock costs
  • Polyester filament operating rates in Taiwan cut to 30-40% due to soft demand
  • Demand improves for nonwoven applications for face mask production
  • Indonesia becomes largest exporter of viscose staple to Europe

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Engineering Thermoplastics
30 June 2020 Issue Number 143
  • ABS prices strengthen in Asia; fall in Europe and US for May
  • Polyamide still suffering as global markets hit by COVID-19 pandemic
  • Polyacetals markets suffer less exposure to the automotive industry than most ETPs
  • PBT market struggles to rebound as automotive market makes slow recovery
  • Bio-based and recyclable/compostable plastics projects forge ahead, despite global slowdown
  • Polycarbonate demand into medical and protective equipment soars

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Unsaturated Polyester Resins
29 June 2020 Issue Number 144
  • US UPR demand continues to improve, prices and margins largely stable
  • European UPR prices down €10-20/ton, demand off by 20-30% compared to normal
  • Chinese UPR market prices stable, operating rates declined by 1-2% in June
  • Maleic anhydride prices mixed, demand remains soft
  • US styrene spot prices much firmer. European prices up $10-20/ton compared to May
  • European phthalic anhydride prices firmer but US values stable

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