Argus Benzene and Derivatives
Overview
The Argus Benzene and Derivatives service delivers a global view of the industry, including regional dynamics and feedstock insights, in a single service.
You get weekly price assessments for benzene and its derivatives, plus short-term fundamentals analysis including plant operations, trade flows and demand drivers.
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
Global service
Global coverage, news and analysis in a single, concise and integrated service.
Regional prices
Price assessments for benzene and its derivatives across the world based on a clear and transparent methodology.
Feedstock and chemical precursors
See how crude and naphtha feedstocks impact the costs for base chemicals like benzene, styrene and cumene and how they play a role in your business.
Fundamentals analysis
Weekly insights into plant operations, trade flows and demand drivers.
Industry news
Access the latest news published in real time by our expert team of market reporters from across the globe.
Trusted methodology
Developed in partnership with the market, the Argus pricing methodology is transparent and firmly based on rigorous market-appropriate processes.
Customers that benefit
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Producers of benzene and derivative products
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 spot negotiations, budget planning and weekly commercial tactics.
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Consumers of benzene and derivative products
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.
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Traders and distributors
Use our global price data, and regional market analysis, to review arbitrage and trade opportunities, and inform commercial activities.
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Chemical equity analysts
Use our price data to model companies producing, or with major spend on, benzene and its derivatives. Use global market analysis and news to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.
Product specifications
Argus Benzene and Derivatives service gives you a weekly analysis of contract and spot benchmarks, global industry news and key economic drivers.
