The price forecasts for petrochemical raw materials (crude oil, naphtha, propane and butane), covering a rolling 18 months forward, is published monthly to a ‘Price Forecast’ window on the ICIS dashboard.

  • The window is an essential tool in making buying and selling decisions. Stay ahead of the competition by getting the information needed to assess the global market in the short-to-medium term.
  • The page comprises the 18-month price forecast series (with a rolling 12-month price history), and feedstock forecasts, including spread analysis. Commentary is given on price forecasts, market drivers and feedstock forecasts.

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Raw Materials Price Forecast Methodology – 15 February 2024

Methodology

This is the ICIS Raw Materials Price Forecast Methodology. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. For a copy of an archived methodology document, please […]