Argus Propylene Oxide and Derivatives
Overview
Argus Propylene Oxide 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 propylene oxide, propylene glycols and polyols, plus short-term fundamentals analysis including plant operating status, trade flows and demand drivers.
A weekly PDF report is delivered to you and you get 24/7 access to a customizable dashboard displaying prices alongside the latest news, analysis and commentary.
Key features
Global service
Global coverage, news and analysis in a single, concise and integrated service.
Regional prices
Prices assessments for propylene oxide, propylene glycols and polyols across the world.
Feedstocks and base chemicals
See how crude and naphtha feedstocks and base chemicals like propylene, styrene, MTBE and glycerine play a role in your business.
Fundamentals analysis
Plant operating status, 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 propylene
Use our global price data, capacity lost analysis and market commentary to analyse the performance of propylene oxide (PO) and derivatives, budget planning and price negotiations with customers. -
Producers of propylene oxide, propylene glycols and polyols
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. -
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
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Consumers of polyols
Use our propylene oxide and polyols price assessments to support contract negotiations; use our data and market analysis for an independent view on supply, demand and market dynamics for internal reporting and budget planning. -
Consumers of propylene glycols
Use monopropylene glycol (MPG) industrial and USP/EP price assessments to support spot and contract negotiations. Use market analysis for an independent view on supply, demand and market dynamics for internal reporting and budget planning. -
Investors and banks
Use our price data to model listed companies producing, or with major spend on, propylene oxide, propylene glycols and polyols. Use global market analysis and news to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.
Product specifications
The Argus Propylene Oxide and Derivatives service is essential for anyone exposed to propylene oxide, propylene glycols and polyols prices and seeking a perspective on the marketplace. Below are examples of how some clients use this service.
Key price assessments
Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.