In Asia, Benzene market followed a downward trend due to sluggish demand from the downstream market during the first half. Benzene prices declined slowly in line with the drop recorded in the Benzene prices in western world market, coupled with the fall in global crude oil prices. In the F E Asian and S E Asian markets, Benzene prices remained range bound. In the second half, Benzene market presented a soft appearance and prices went down in the Asian markets due to sluggish buying sentiments in the regions.