factory price Plasticizers Procurement

  • factory price Plasticizers Procurement
  • factory price Plasticizers Procurement
  • factory price Plasticizers Procurement
  • What was the price trend for plasticizers in second quarter 2022?
  • During the second quarter, plasticizers’ demand from the automotive and construction industries remained stable, hence the price trend for plasticizers stayed stable during the second quarter of 2022. Procurement Resource provides latest prices of Plasticizers.
  • What are the major cost components of plasticizers?
  • The key raw materials associated with the production of plasticizers are olefins, alcohols, and acids. Hence, the major cost components include raw materials, energy and equipment, labor, facilities and storage, and transportation.
  • 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.
  • How much do plasticizers cost?
  • Prices at the end of November reached USD 675 – 1,000 / ton in Southeast Asia and China. In terms of consumption, China is the world's largest consumer of plasticizers, accounting for more than 35 – 40% of the total share in 2022.
  • 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.
  • What happened to plasticizer prices in 2023?
  • Operating rates for US-based plasticizer plants remained reduced but with the disappointing level of demand from the construction market – as well as the increasing presence of imports – the US market was still amply supplied. Prices have eroded throughout 2023 to date, although they have not fallen quite as steeply as they have in Europe.

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