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Firm Benzene Prices Boost Styrene Demand
Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil supplies to Asia have been significantly affected, with refining and petrochem...
Asia–Europe Freight Drop Fuels Polymer Export Surge
Container freight rates between Asia and Europe have weakened significantly during late April and early May 2026, largely erasing part ...
Propylene Market Rebounds Under Geopolitical Pressure (Apr–May 2026)
The global propylene market has entered a period of unusual instability during April and early May 2026, shaped by a complex interactio...
April Resin Market Surge: Why Buyers Are Under Pressure
There's a price increase letter sitting in your inbox right now. Maybe two. Maybe 29 — almost certainly one for each major resin you bu...
Styrene Market Weakly Declined Last Week
According to the SunSirs Commodity Analysis System, the styrene market experienced a weak decline last week. The average price stood at...
Butadiene Market Weakens, Bottoming Expected
Since the start of 2026, the domestic 1.3-butadiene market has generally exhibited a pattern of retreating from high levels, fluctuatin...
Oil Prices Fall on Easing Geopolitics, Weak Demand
On Tuesday, April 14, international crude oil futures plummeted, with both major benchmarks trending downward in tandem. The market's c...
Europe PE Prices Near Record Highs Despite Market Resistance
European polyethylene (PE) spot prices have increased 100% on the low end since the end of February, due to the Middle East conflict, a...
Butadiene Prices Pull Back as Market Rebalances
As of April 2026, the 1.3-butadiene market—which surged by over 118% in the first quarter—has entered a phase of correction. According ...
ABS Prices Remain Highly Volatile Amid Rising Cost Pressure
In the first quarter of 2026, the domestic ABS market experienced a strong rebound, with prices rising rapidly from low levels to reach...