Green Plasticizer Efame Plasticizer Prices DOPT Serbia

  • Green Plasticizer Efame Plasticizer Prices DOPT Serbia
  • Green Plasticizer Efame Plasticizer Prices DOPT Serbia
  • Green Plasticizer Efame Plasticizer Prices DOPT Serbia
  • How volatile is the plasticizers market?
  • With such a diverse range of applications, the plasticizers market can be volatile as it reacts to consumer trends, seasonality and regional supply. Buyers, sellers and traders must act quickly to make the most of market opportunities. This means constant access to the most current prices and data is key.
  • What happened to the European plasticizers market in 2023?
  • The European plasticizers market languished in the doldrums during 2023 as buyers postponed or cancelled orders and continued to purchase only for short-term requirements. Producers have continued to operate European 2-EH and plasticizer plants at reduced rates in line with demand.
  • Why did the US plasticizers sector start afresh in 2023?
  • The US plasticizers sector began 2023 afresh following a heavy period of de-stocking during the fourth quarter of 2022 when demand slowed down dramatically. However, hopes of a rebound in Q1 were quickly dashed. This was largely due to downstream stock levels reflecting what turned out to be more than sufficient for the then-current demand level.
  • Why have plasticizer prices eroded in 2023?
  • Prices have eroded throughout 2023 to date, although they have not fallen quite as steeply as they have in Europe. Competition for volume in the face of an increased interest in importing plasticizers from outside the US has been one of the factors driving the recent price erosion.
  • How did plasticizer prices change in China?
  • In China, plasticizer prices moved up in January along with 2-EH prices, then fell back in February owing to slow demand recovery after the holiday. Prices only fluctuated slightly from March to May.
  • How have plasticizer imports impacted the oxo-alcohol industry?
  • Imports of all general-purpose plasticizers have been competitive, as freight rates fell and the local markets in Asia failed to show any demand improvement, particularly China on which hopes had been pinned. As gas prices and propylene costs have gradually come down, oxo-alcohol producers have been less squeezed.

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