OUTLOOK VIDEO: Europe aromatics market eyes supply amid spring 2019 maintenances

LONDON (ICIS)–With demand for benzene and styrene expected to grow in line with GDP forecasts in 2019, and a series of planned turnarounds slated for the spring, the key subject when looking ahead in the aromatics sector is supply.

In this video, Chris Barker talks to Helena Strathearn to find out more about what is expected in the European benzene and styrene markets in 2019.

Benzene is used to produce a number of intermediates that are used to create polymers, solvents and detergents.

Styrene is a chemical used to make latex and polystyrene resins, which in turn are used to make plastic packaging, disposable cups and insulation.