From chemical raw materials to finished chemicals, it has almost surged since mid-to-late July. The impact of the epidemic, the surge in transportation costs, the frequent occurrence of price increases and force majeure have affected the production and sales of enterprises.
ExxonMobil PVC plasticizer has been increased by 8,600 yuan/ton
htmlOn August 20, ExxonMobil sent a letter saying that it will increase Jiafa again from September 1 (J) The price of the ayflex Ｂ series plasticizer is increased by branched chain plasticizer (generic PVC plasticizer, such as cables and wires) to 7 cents/pound (about 1003 yuan/ton) , and the linear plasticizer (high-quality soft PVC plasticizer) to 15 cents/pound (about 2150 yuan/ton) .
In addition, ExxonMobil announced on the 20th of last month that some products of Qijiafa™ plasticizer were increased by 8 cents/pound in August (about 1,146 yuan/ton). According to incomplete statistics, ExxonMobil has issued 5 price increases for Jiafa™ plasticizer since 2021, and the cumulative increase by 60 cents/pound (about 8,598 yuan/ton) this year.
Cola Li PVOH/EVOH is raised by up to 4,500 yuan worldwide!
htmlOn August 20, after Cola Li (Japan) announced that the price of PVB resin was raised, the company once again raised the prices of its EVOH products, recycling additives (GF series), and cleaning materials (ETC-103). Among them, general EVOH products in the Asia-Pacific region were raised by US$0.50/kg (about 3251 yuan/ton) and special models were raised by US$0.70/kg (about 4551 yuan/ton).
On the same day, Cola Li International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. also sent a letter saying that the price of PVOH products will be raised again from August 23, with an increase of US$300/ton (about 1,950 yuan/ton).
Bisphenol A manufacturer Xinchang Chemical reduced production
It is reported that Xinchang Chemical Company, located in Linyuan, Taiwan, China, was affected by the suspension of supply of CNPC and the raw material pure benzene. The isopropyl benzene factory was completely suspended on August 15. The phenol ketone device was reduced due to force majeure. is expected to be adjusted according to the production status in August and September.
It is understood that domestic phenolone has a high degree of dependence on foreign countries, and the main sources of imports are Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea.
htmlOn August 20, the epoxy resin industry chain continued to rise. bisphenol A is expected to continue the high price trend.
One-third of Taiwan's acetone has announced a force majeure reduction!
Xinchang Chemical In late August, affected by the suspension of raw material pure benzene by CNPC. The isopropyl benzene factory html was suspended from production on August 15. The phenol ketone device was reduced due to force majeure and operation. It is expected that the supply of phenol contracts in August and September will be adjusted according to the production status. involves phenol production capacity of 360,000 tons/year and acetone production capacity of 220,000 tons/year.
It is reported that the company is , one of the three major phenol/acetone producers in Taiwan, , accounting for about 34% of Taiwan’s total phenol ketone production capacity. It is not yet certain whether Changchun Chemical, also located in Kaohsiung, is also restricted by raw material supply in the future, and the news still needs to be cleared, but overall, there will be a certain gap in phenol supply in Taiwan, China.
acetone is mainly used in solvents and chemical intermediates, and about 60% of it is used in the production of chemical intermediates, including bisphenol A, MIBK, ACH and other .
Currently the epidemic is raging, major factories are shut down, global shortage of raw materials has intensified, and the price increase of raw materials is a certain fact! At present, the market is now worried about the shortage of gold, September and October, and some dealers have begun to stock up at low prices in the off-season. is expected to be out of stock in the fourth quarter, which may again push the market price . Now keep a close eye on the off-season chemical market and prepare stocks in time! Let’s take a look at today’s market trends~
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