Styrene
A key commodity for polystyrene manufacture which sees constant demand from packaging and construction
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Our complete coverage includes detailed reporting and analysis from the key styrene trading regions – US, Europe, Asia and China. Our locally-based experts report on deals, international trade, production news, supply and demand trends, as well as upstream and downstream developments.
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Supply & Demand provided by ICIS offers a comprehensive analysis of the chemical
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Live disruptions tracker
An up to the minute review of the global markets, detailing impact of capacity changes as it happens. Evaluate sudden market changes to make informed, reactive business decisions.
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Up-to-date information detailing commodity trends between competitors. Protect your margins, power critical business decisions and enter business opportunities with conviction.
Price forecasts
A detailed report of expected market trends over the next 18 months. Keep up to speed with shifts in the markets, including supply and demand, overall prices, margins and capacity.
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Resources
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Price & market indicators
Activity in the polystyrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) markets have a significant impact on styrene prices. Fluctuations in demand are prompted by changing market dynamics downstream, particularly from the construction and packaging sectors.
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