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Polymer News On May-3-2004

Benzene prices in Asia slide as holidays in select parts of the region – begin

May 3, 2004

Late last week on Friday, benzene prices were seen inching lower as buyers across Asia kept away from confirming purchases on t...


N Butanol maker explains why it would be prudent to purchase cargo today

May 3, 2004

While in conversation last weekend with an individual working with South Korean firm Hanwha, who requested anonymity, a polymer...


Naphtha prices in Asia this morning slip

May 3, 2004

On Friday evening at 17:30 hours Singapore time Asian open spec naphtha prices ended the day firm with bid prices for 1st half ...


EDC and VCM prices in Asia quote firm

May 3, 2004

VCM prices last week in Asia ended a tad higher on the back of reports of tightening of regional avails due to a number of plan...


Notional prices of PA decline in Asia

May 3, 2004

Last weeks fall in spot DOP prices across Asia sent prices of phthalic anhydride (PA) sliding lower as demand for PA thinned ac...


Toluene prices down adjust however a faction of buyers are anticipating a price lift next week

May 3, 2004

Buyer interest across South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and of course China for toluene on Friday last week turned dull as buyers retr...


LLDPE prices edge lower in Asia

May 3, 2004

Falling prices of LLDPE in China provided a lead for buyers and sellers in the rest of Asia last week as spot prices of the pro...


Indian processor demands price reduction in all grades of PE and PP

May 3, 2004

When asked to comment on the price roll over announced by Reliance and IPCL for the month of May in PP, HDPE and LLDPE and the ...