PODCAST: China VAM prices hit record highs on cost pressure, supply shortage

Anna Xiang

31-Dec-2020

SINGAPORE (ICIS)–China’s vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) prices have been rising sharply since November and hit a decade high.

In this episode of the ICIS Asia podcast, Jady Ma speaks with Anna Xiang, analyst for the ICIS China VAM market on recent trend and outlook.

  • Spot prices hit record highs
  • Calcium carbide-based VAM bears much higher costs than ethylene-based VAM
  • Import discussions may affect VAM supply

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