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Regional Outlook

Updated to Q1 2021

Supply is expected to further lengthen in Q1 2021 with several new crackers and BD units expected to come on stream in Asia. More than 400,000 tonnes of additional capacities were added to the total BD capacity in China in 2020. China-origin BD has been exported and sold in Asia’s spot market, with more China-origin export material likely to be available in 2021. Additionally, a new 130,000 tonne/year BD unit in South Korea is scheduled to start up in the quarter.

Demand is expected to decrease in Q1 2021, given concerns of the coronavirus variant, which is up to 70% more transmissible. Fears of the rapid spread of the new variant are expected to dampen market sentiment and suppress demand as trades are likely to slow on potential fresh lockdown measures. The Lunar New Year holidays in mid-February are also expected to see trading activities wind down as market players in China, southeast Asia and South Korea exit the market for the holidays.

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Butadiene/Crude C4 Methodology

The major source of butadiene is as a by-product in the steam cracking of naphtha and gas oil to make ethylene and propylene.

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  • Whether you are a buyer, seller or trader of butadiene in Asia, ICIS has the information you need to stay on top of the latest price movements and fluctuations. Our weekly pricing report gives you access to all of the following assessments: CFR (cost and freight) Southeast Asia
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The report also covers information on production news and downstream markets (styrene butadiene rubber and polybutadiene rubber), ensuring you have the information you need to better understand price drivers

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The ICIS China Olefins Annual Study provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the country’s olefins industry, broken down by key products – ethylene, propylene and butadiene (BD) – with a one-year supply/demand data forecast.

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The ICIS Supply and Demand Database provides a single, highly searchable source of detailed historical data as far back as 1978 and forecast data up until 2030 for butadiene in Asia. The service combines fully reconciled supply/demand, trade, capacity and ownership data to give you multiple views of the market from a global, regional or country specific perspective.

 

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ICIS collects pricing data on a wide range of chemical, energy and fertilizer products, including Butadiene – C4s. Our extensive experience in price reporting means we can offer you access to historical data dating back more than 20 years for certain commodities.

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