Overview

The Argus Butadiene Outlook is a monthly subscription service providing a 24-month rolling price forecast and forward-looking analysis of global butadiene supply, demand, trade flows and market dynamics. Covering the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, it combines regional market commentary, feedstock analysis, production economics and benchmark price relationships in a single report designed to support commercial planning and decision-making.

At a glance

  • 24-month rolling butadiene price forecast.
  • Regional coverage across Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
  • Supply, demand, trade flow and risk analysis.
  • Monthly PDF report and Excel data download.
  • Contract, spot and feedstock price relationship analysis.
  • Direct access to Argus butadiene specialists.

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Who uses this service

The Argus Butadiene Outlook is used by organisations across the global butadiene value chain seeking an independent view of price direction, supply and demand, and market risk.

Producers and consumers of butadiene

  • Reference independent price forecasts to support contract negotiations and pricing decisions.
  • Track regional supply, demand and trade flow trends to inform commercial strategy.
  • Assess bull and bear risks to manage exposure across the 24-month forecast horizon.

Distributors and traders

  • Identify arbitrage and trade flow opportunities using regional price forecasts and market analysis.
  • Monitor benchmark price relationships to support commercial negotiations and positioning.
  • Access forward-looking supply and demand data to optimise trading strategies.

Banks and investors

  • Model companies with exposure to butadiene using independent price forecasts and market analysis.
  • Track global supply, demand and trade flow developments to support investment decisions.
  • Reference forward-looking price data and risk assessments for financial modelling.

Procurement managers

  • Use independent price forecasts and regional insights to assess market direction.
  • Strengthen contract discussions with data on benchmark price relationships and production economics.
  • Support internal planning with independent 24-month forecasts and regional market analysis.