Benzene
The largest volume aromatic petrochemical used in industrial processing worldwide
Solutions
Around the clock, our benzene team keeps a close eye on individual market movements, trends and the factors impacting change at a local and regional level. This powerful combination of accurate pricing, key market intelligence, and timely insight drives fast and profitable decisions.
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Price drivers
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Live disruptions tracker
A real-time view of global supply, including disruptions, to allow you to evaluate at a glance whether the market is long or short, mitigate risks and adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
Margin analytics
Assess future price movements, benchmark against competitors and set robust trading positions that protect your margins and sustain profitability. Enter negotiations with total confidence.
Price forecasts
Details of prices, margins, capacity, supply and demand for the next 18 months – all in a single report. Available across commodities, this simple format helps you understand the market quickly.
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Price & market indicators
The US market is an important outlet for Asia and for Europe where imports augment domestic supply of benzene for downstream production. Asia is in a perennial oversupply position on a net basis and Europe acts as an important balancer to the global benzene trade.
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