Polyethylene Contract vs. Spot Prices in the USA Polyethylene supply in the US is increasing at a time when demand is showing signs of weakness. Argus' polymers expert Terry Glass looks at what a transition in buying activity might mean in terms of prices, whether spot prices have an influence on contract price movements, and what this impact might be.
Экспорт нефтепродуктов из России в Центральную Азию 21 июня 2023. Экспорт моторного топлива из России в страны Центральной Азии в июне уменьшился из-за укрепления спроса на российском рынке. Снижение поставок дизельного топлива и бензина в Центральную Азию может привести к дефициту топлива и значительному росту цен на этом рынке.
Key Questions Answered - Global Coal Outlook 2023 and beyond After the recent webinar, we received many inquiries from attendees. We reviewed all the submitted questions and identified the most common themes. We have responded to some of the most relevant inquiries. If you are interested in finding out more, please read on………
The growing importance of Chinese sulphuric acid freight routes June 2023. In this concise market insight paper, Argus analyse the growing importance of Chinese sulphuric acid freight routes, focusing on China to East Coast India (ECI) and China to Chile.
Argus adjusts PVC contract markers down to reflect new base prices for 2023 Weak demand and oversupply prompted European and US PVC producers to adjust their 2023 base contract prices outside of the typical monthly negotiation period. This white paper discusses the Argus PVC methodology, the most recent annual contract marker adjustment for 2023 and the ties to price indexation.
The European bitumen market today: Sanctions, supply, demand and pricing European Bitumen & Asphalt Conference was held in May 2023 in Nice, France, where Keyvan Hedvat, Europe/Africa Editor, Argus Bitumen, and Tom Woodlock, Market Reporter, Argus Bitumen, presented a picture of bitumen, crude and fuel oil price volatility in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's LPG market adapts to new realities After Ukraine was invaded in February 2022, the country was forced to abandon its traditional reliance on LPG imports from the east, switching to full supply from Europe. What supply challenges has the LPG market faced?
Rising European ethanol use sparks changes in gasoline benchmarks EU-wide targets, stemming from mandates such as the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive, have driven the uptake of ethanol-blended gasoline across Europe. After extensive consultation with market participants, Argus will evolve the methodology for its gasoline benchmarks to reflect rising adoption of E10 gasoline.
South African coal exports shift to Asia as European demand wanes When Europe stopped imported Russian coal in August last year, South Africa emerged as a key supplier to the continent, reprising a role it once held many years ago. But as European inventories have filled – and demand for coal dropped off – South African coal flows have tilted to Asia, with sellers capitalising on a recent convergence between Russian prices and other key global benchmarks.
NW Europe biofuels bunker demand from ships without scrubbers to rise in 2024 Vessels traveling in EU territorial waters will have to begin paying for their CO2 emissions starting next year. As a result, demand for biofuels for bunkering from vessels without scrubbers could increase in northwest Europe. By contrast, vessels with scrubbers could continue to burn high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) in the region. Continue reading in the white paper.
US Consumption of Plastics Goods and Polyolefin Demand. Argus recently launched a monthly outlook service for polyethylene and polypropylene spot markets. This white paper discusses trends and possible impacts for spot resin trading activities for the next several months. Argus' polymer expert Terry Glass analyses data from the Global Trade Tracker and ACC’s Plastics Industry Producers’ Stats Group report. Published May 2023.
Red light to Bluewashing Policymakers, journalists and consumers are grappling with unfamiliar production modes for commodities. For a short while definitions will be up in the air, offering a “Wild West” for product marketers.
Japan’s growing demand for wood pellets: An outlook April 2023. Japan’s wood pellet demand is set to more than double from 4.4mn t in 2022 to 10mn t/yr by 2025. The country surpassed South Korea to became Asia’s biggest wood pellet consumer in 2022. The two countries require different certifications to import wood pellets, but this has not quelled the competition to secure pellets in southeast Asia.
Россия нарастила поставки СУГ в Турцию 25 апреля 2023. Импорт СУГ из России в Турцию в прошлом году вырос после довольно заметного снижения в 2016—2021 гг., поскольку тогда поставщики предпочитали вывозить продукт на другие рынки, где цены были выше.
В Казахстане растет спрос на битум Спрос на дорожный битум (БНД) в Казахстане в 2023 г. может вырасти на 18% по сравнению с прошлым годом. Интерес к продукту будет обеспечен благодаря реализации программы инфраструктурного развития «Нурлы Жол», которая, в частности, предусматривает строительство и реконструкцию 10,5 тыс. км автодорог в текущем году. Дорожно-строительные работы пройдут на нескольких крупных автотрассах страны.
