Vinyl acetate monomer Europe

ICIS reports on vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) in Europe, US and Asia.

In Europe, the report consists of a quarterly contract price and a spot price. Both are quoted on a free delivered (FD) basis in northwest Europe (NWE) and prices are reported in euro per metric tonne.

The contract price is on a quarterly basis and in this market is settled notoriously late at the end of the quarter.

Spot prices reflect business for delivery four weeks forward.

Our report tracks the reasons for price changes in that given week.

Comments on contract talks, spot business, supply and demand issues as well as any pertinent news on imports or production that could be affecting the market.

Succinct updates are also provided for the upstream markets.

Europe is largely dependent on imported material.

The ICIS VAM report is a highly respected and key negotiating source of market information for this industry.

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