Argus Olefins Margins
Overview
The Argus Olefins Margins service gives you a comprehensive view of both ethylene and propylene margins in the US, Western Europe, the Middle East, Northeast Asia, and Southeast Asia.
It includes regional insights, commentary and a downloadable 3-month forecast and 24-months of historical data, on a rolling monthly basis.
A PowerPoint PDF report is delivered to your inbox each month and the accompanying Excel data file can be downloaded via the Argus Direct platform.
Key features
3 Month Margin Forecast
A rolling three month forecast of steam cracker and PDH margins across five key global regions.
24 Month Margin History
Historical monthly margins for ethylene and propylene for the US, Western Europe, the Middle East and Asia regions.
Access to Argus Specialists
Speak directly to the experts behind Argus’ forecast services to discuss assumptions, risks and market developments.
Regional Benchmarking
Comparative view of cost competitiveness for steam crackers and PDH units, highlighting key regional drivers.
Detailed Cost Models
Cash costs and margins underpinned by detailed assumptions for fixed and variable costs, including utilities based on Argus assessments.
Feedstock Benchmarking
Assessment of feedstock attractiveness for flexible crackers, with insight into upstream and downstream markets and related global trade flows.
Customers that benefit
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LPG/NGL producers and marketers
Use our analysis to anticipate implied volumes, understand regional cost signals and identify opportunities in the quarter ahead.
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Refinery operators
Use our price data to understand cash and margin behaviour for the ethylene market as well as co product implications for operational planning.
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Producers of olefins and olefin derivatives
Leverage our models to benchmark against generic cracker margins, assess changes in feedstock markets and gain perspective on global positions.
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Buyers of ethylene, propylene and derivatives
Use producers’ cost and margin trends to support contract discussions, improve negotiation readiness and understand changes over time
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Traders and distributors
Use our regional market, capacity analysis and trade forecasts to review commercial opportunities and diversify their options.
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Fast moving consumer goods companies
Use our insight to de risk supply chains with a better grasp of upcoming market, cost and regulatory trends.
Product specifications
The Argus Olefins Margins Outlook provides independent monthly analysis of steam cracker and PDH margins across key regions, supported by regional benchmarking, detailed cost models and feedstock market insight.