 | Chinese CPL spot import trends flat
The Chinese spot caprolactam (CPL) import market appeared flat on February 7, cargo holders were reluctant to sell at cheap cost and active offers were rare in the market.Sporadic offers were in the range of US $ * * * * * / ton (CFR China main port in the L/C 90 days), downstream bids were in the range of $ * * * * / ton, actual negotiation focused on $ * * * * / ton |
 | Global chemical fiber output up in 2011
Global chemical fiber production reached *** million tons in 2011, up *** percent from *** million tons posted in 2010. Of which, production in China reached *** million tons, an increase of *** percent year on year. India produced *** million tons, down *** percent and output from Taiwan reached *** million tons, down *** percent. |
 | Propylene & ACN trends turn stable
In S E Asian countries, Propylene price was stable at US$ ***/ton. In Korea and Japan, propylene price was in the range of US$ 1400/ton to US$ 1400/ton. In Chinese domestic market, price was in the range of RMB ***/ton to RMB ***/ton. In N W European domestic market, price hovered around € ***/ton |
 | Benzene trends may consolidate in short term
Trading pace in the pure benzene market has slowed down and buyers show less interest in high-priced speculation. Procurement in accordance with demand from downstream sector has weakened, but sellers held their ground, resulting in stable operation of the market. |
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