ICIS has a network of locally based reporters providing coverage of regional Phenol markets.
Whichever regional markets you need to track, our independent price assessments and market coverage will keep you fully up-to-date so you can always negotiate with confidence.
Updated to Q1 2021
Operating rates are expected to remain at reduced levels until domestic demand stages a major recovery. High acetone margins will ensure that operating rates are not cut too much. Two cumene turnarounds will take place between mid-January and mid-February, which could lead to increased imports or higher operating rates at other units.
Overall trends are pointing to a sustained recovery long term amid a positive economic outlook, driven by vaccine optimism and a new stimulus package, but some uncertainty remains due to a resurgence in coronavirus cases. The housing sector is likely to perform well amid an ongoing economic recovery and low interest rates. An extensive infrastructure plan could help the non-residential construction sector grow.
We offer the following regional Phenol coverage to keep you informed of factors and developments affecting prices in the US Phenol marketplace.
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The primary chemical intermediates and derivatives of phenol include phenolic resin, bisphenol-A (BPA), caprolactam, adipic acid and plasticiser.
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.
ICIS collects pricing data on a wide range of chemical, energy and fertilizer products, including Phenol. 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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