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

Weekly coverage

Global service

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

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Regional prices

Price assessments for benzene and its derivatives across the world based on a clear and transparent methodology.

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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.

Global data

Fundamentals analysis

Plant operations, trade flows and demand drivers.

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Dynamic dashboard

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

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Access to specialists

Argus’ experienced and respected experts know your markets.

Customers that benefit

The Argus Benzene and Derivatives service is essential for anyone with an exposure to the global benzene 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 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.

  • 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.

 

 

  • Traders and distributors

    Use our global price data, and regional market analysis, to review arbitrage and trade opportunities, and inform commercial activities.

  • 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.