PODCAST: Global ACN markets remain tight but forward sentiment improving
Lucas Hall
15-Jun-2021
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Global acrylonitrile (ACN) markets remain tight on continued outages but contracted volumes are largely able to cover needs.
In this podcast, ICIS pricing editors Lucas Hall (US) and Jane Massingham (Europe) discuss the latest developments in the market and what can be expected in the short-term.
- USG plants still on FM but allocation levels high
- Europe plants on turnaround but availability expected better in August
- Asia plants on turnaround but new plant in China expected in July
- Gradually easing lockdowns in India to increase demand
- Coronavirus outbreaks in Asia, tight shipping environment remain concern
ACN is used in the production of synthetic fibres for clothing and home furnishings, engineering plastics and elastomers.
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