Phenol US

The weekly ICIS report on the US Gulf (USG) market for phenol includes both contract and spot assessments. 

The contract price generally moves monthly and lags the upstream benzene development by about one month.

The spot price and free on board (FOB) export price can be moved weekly, or as market conditions dictate.

Information on the report contains input from buyers, sellers and traders, as well as a comprehensive look at the upstream and downstream factors that influence pricing.

The report includes monthly contract pricing for benzene, which is a key cost ingredient in phenol production.

Supply and demand issues are also discussed in the report, including production problems and planned outages.

Monthly trade data rounds the analysis to deliver a full picture of the US phenol market.   

Subscribers find the report invaluable for establishing their own pricing terms with suppliers and customers.

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