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Who are the major global producers of benzene?

Benzene is one of the key raw materials used in the manufacture of plastics, resin, nylons and synthetic fibers. The…

4 years ago

What is benzene?

Benzene is an organic compound that is a colorless or light yellow liquid. This chemical is highly inflammable and evaporates…

4 years ago

CPL, nylon 6 markets on downward spiral despite recovering benzene

In the first week of November, caprolactum (CPL) prices in Asia fell despite a recent rebound in benzene prices. In…

5 years ago

Caprolactum prices downswing amid falling benzene and ample supply

The SE and FE Asian caprolactum markers on the lower end were down US$330 a ton in the week ended…

5 years ago

Caprolactum price increase further despite weak benzene

In the week ended 21 September 2018, the SE and FE Asian caprolactum markers on the lower end rose US$20…

6 years ago

Caprolactum price declines on low benzene values

Asian caprolactum markers, the SE and FE declined US$100-200 a ton in the second week of May. In China, spot…

7 years ago

Rising benzene prices lift downstream nylon chain values in December

Benzene prices soared across regions in December but showed moderation later amid weaker demand in China. In US, spot benzene…

7 years ago

Benzene prices spike in Asia, US

Asian spot benzene spiked US$108-120 a ton FOB Korea and CFR Taiwan in the second week of December. The CFR…

7 years ago

Caprolactum prices surge in line with benzene cost

Asian caprolactum markers, the SE and FE were up US$30-50 a ton in the second week of August. In China,…

8 years ago

Caprolactum price falls on soft demand and falling benzene

In China, liquid spot was stable while solid goods offer fell US$35 a ton in the third week of May.…

8 years ago