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European methanol prices could be impacted by Iran sanctions. Spot prices for monoethylene glycol (MEG) in Asia reach 15-week highs. European benzene and Asian PX contracts climb.
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The September paraxylene (PX) Asia Contract Price (ACP) is finalised at $950/tonne (€751/tonne), $60/tonne higher than the August ACP.
Two major producers announce $150/tonne October price hikes for all titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in the Asia-Pacific.
Europe’s September benzene settlement confirmed up €35/tonne from the previous month
Iran sanctions could pose serious methanol supply problems for Europe and push prices higher
German chemicals production to rise by 11% in 2010 from last year, while chemicals prices should increase by 2.5%
US polyethylene (PE) producers plan to raise prices by 4 cents/lb in October, but the outcome of September initiatives is still in doubt
July shipments of US-made chemicals rise 18% year over year for the ninth consecutive month
Asian monoethylene glycol (MEG) spot prices are at 15-week highs with the uptrend likely to continue on the back of bullish sentiment
Sluggish demand growth sees soda ash players vie for market share
China strengthens position in nylon fibers
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