Overview

The Argus Propylene and Derivatives service delivers a global view of the industry, including regional dynamics and feedstock insights, in a single service. 

We provide weekly price assessments for propylene and its derivatives, plus short-term fundamentals analysis including plant operating status, trade flows and demand drivers.   

Thought leading analysis of the propylene market and key upstream and downstream developments. 

A PDF report is delivered to your inbox each week and you get 24/7 access to a powerful, customizable dashboard displaying prices alongside the latest market news, analysis and commentary. 

Key features

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Global service

Global coverage, news and analysis in a single, concise and integrated service.

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Regional prices

Price assessments for propylene and its derivatives across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Feedstocks and derivatives insight

See how crude, naphtha and propane feedstocks and related base chemicals like ethylene and other downstream derivatives play a role in your business.

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Fundamentals analysis

Plant operating status, trade flows and demand drivers.

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Dynamic dashboard

Powerful, real-time visualization tool designed to help you analyse your market faster.

Access to specialists

Argus’ experienced and respected experts know your markets.

Customers that benefit

The Argus Propylene and Derivatives service is essential for anyone exposed to the global propylene market and seeking an in-depth analysis of leading contract and spot benchmarks, and market drivers. Below are examples of how some clients use this service.
  • Producers of propylene

    Use our price assessments to support contract negotiations. Use our data and market analysis for an independent view on supply, demand and market dynamics for negotiations, budget planning and weekly commercial management strategies. 

 

  • Consumers in the propylene value chains

    Propylene is a key cost driver for many value chains. See and understand the cost drivers for your business, whether first line derivatives, such as polypropylene, propylene oxide, acrylonitrile, oxo-alcohols, acrylic acid and other products further along the value chain.

  • Traders and distributors

    Use our global price data, regional market analysis, and capacity lost analysis to review arbitrage and trade opportunities, and to support price negotiations. 

 

  • Banks and investors

    Use our price data to model listed companies producing, or with major spend on, propylene and derivatives. Use our global market analysis and news to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.