10 May 2021
In the meantime, sources said that offers in the distribution market are more competitive, which could pressure the producer to further step back on the price list to attract buying interest.
Several buyers have agreed to off-take larger quantities, concerning that the resilient upstream propylene market, coupled with the firm Chinese materials could support a rebound.
The firming local market contrast to the weakening sentiment in Southeast and South Asia, narrowing the opportunity window for Chinese suppliers to export cargoes to these markets with reasonable profit margins.
Local producers maintain a firm stance on the prices claiming the low inventories pressure after the holiday, however, traders and distributors started to report resistance from buyers.
Besides the uneven demand from the various downstream sectors, the Asian styrene monomer market is also facing sluggish buying activities in India.
07 May 2021
Sources said that although spot PP and PE prices are not firming up as quickly as the Dalian Commodity Exchange, sales are relatively smooth.
06 May 2021
Several Chinese suppliers have complained about the rapid price deterioration in the nearby Southeast and South Asian market, which narrowing the export opportunity, especially for homo-PP.
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