factory price Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024

  • factory price Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024
  • factory price Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024
  • factory price Plasticizers-Europe H1 January 2024
  • What is the ICIS pricing methodology for plasticizers?
  • This is the ICIS pricing methodology for plasticizers. ICIS quotes plasticizer prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US Gulf. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents.
  • How will global demand for plasticizers affect the plasticizer market?
  • Continued global demand for flexible PVC will lead to continued growth for plasticizers. Demand for most downstream plasticizer markets is greatly influenced by general economic conditions. As a result, demand for plasticizers largely follows the patterns of the leading world economies.
  • What is the global plasticizer consumption rate?
  • Overall, global plasticizer consumption will grow at a rate of about 3.5% per year in the next few years. Phthalate esters, based on phthalic acid, are the main types of plasticizers used since they satisfy a broad range of processing and performance requirements, as well as a large number of markets.
  • 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.
  • Why did polypropylene prices change in January 2024?
  • This might have a detrimental effect on availability for the overall market. PP: Following the rollover for C3, the prices for polypropylene also only changed slightly in January 2024. Attempts by suppliers to impose surcharges generally failed due to weak demand. The low demand for reinforced compounds also led to slight discounts.
  • Which country is the largest plasticizer market in the world?
  • Mainland China is the singlelargest plasticizer market in the world, accounting for over half of world consumption in 2020; it also has the highest forecast consumption growth during the next few years, spurred by increased plasticizer consumption in goods for both domestic and export markets.

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