Overview

The Argus Benzene and Derivatives service delivers a global view of the benzene market and its derivatives, including regional dynamics and feedstock insights, in a single service. Subscribers receive daily spot benchmarks and weekly contract prices, plus fundamentals analysis covering plant operations, trade flows and demand drivers.

A PDF report is delivered to your inbox and you have 24/7 access to Argus Direct dashboards displaying prices, news and commentary.

Key features

Global coverage

Integrated global view of benzene and derivatives markets in a single service.

Regional prices

Daily and weekly assessments for benzene and derivatives based on a transparent methodology.

Dynamic dashboard

Interactive tools designed to help analyse commodity markets faster.

Global data

Fundamentals analysis

Weekly insights into plant operations, 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

The Argus Benzene and Derivatives service is essential for anyone with exposure to global benzene prices and seeking daily and weekly insights on the market. Below are examples of how some clients use this service:
  • Benzene and derivative producers

    Price assessments support contract negotiations, while data and market analysis provide an independent view of supply, demand and market dynamics. Producers use these insights for spot negotiations, budget planning and weekly commercial tactics.
  • Consumers of benzene and derivative products

    Price assessments also support contract negotiations, with data and market analysis offering an independent view of supply, demand and market dynamics. Consumers apply these insights for negotiations, budget planning and ongoing commercial management strategies.
  • Traders and distributors

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

    Use our price data to make real-time assessments of companies producing, or with major spend on, benzene and derivatives. Use global market analysis and news to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.