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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Key features
24-month rolling forecast
A 24-month rolling butadiene price forecast, supported by forward-looking analysis of supply, demand and key market drivers, enabling strategic planning and commercial decision-making.
Energy and production economics
Production economics supported by updates on feedstocks, utilities, turnaround schedules, supply disruptions and capacity additions across key butadiene-producing regions.
Regional market dynamics
Regional analysis of supply and demand trends, trade flows, freight influences and capacity shifts shaping butadiene markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Benchmark price relationships
Analysis of contract, spot and feedstock benchmark relationships, including butadiene spreads to European and northeast Asia naphtha, supporting contract and procurement strategy.
Market sensitivities and risks
Assessment of bull and bear risks, identifying the drivers and disruptions most likely to affect butadiene price outcomes across the forecast horizon.
Access to Argus specialists
Speak directly to the experts behind the Argus Butadiene Outlook to discuss price assumptions, risks and market developments as they evolve.
Who uses this service
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.
