Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
IPA - Isopropyl alcohol is a versatile solvent with low viscosity and miscibility with water, acetone, and chloroform. Due to solvent properties and quick evapo...
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Indian IPA Market Faces Bearish Sentiment on High Stocks, Year-End Slowdown
IPA prices have declined sharply amid high port inventories and sluggish downstream demand. Importers are facing liquidation pressure, while domestic producers maintain stable prices. Bulk buyers seek lower rates for April. With reduced consumption from pharma manufacturers and ongoing financial year-end stock adjustments, bearish market sentiment is expected to persist.
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Acetone Prices Climb on Tight Supply; IPA Prices Ease
Acetone prices have risen by ₹2/kg to ₹70/kg due to reduced phenol production, while isopropyl alcohol (IPA) prices fell slightly to ₹93/kg amidst adequate inventory. Demand for both chemicals is recovering, driven by the paints and bulk drugs sectors.
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OPEC+ Output Decision Casts Shadow Over Toluene Price Rally
Toluene prices rose by ₹0.5/kg in India, tracking a crude oil spike. However, downstream demand remains weak, with traders cautious due to OPEC+’s planned output hike. Tight refinery margins and low bulk demand signal potential for a price correction. Short-term sentiment is bearish; buyers should monitor feedstock trends closely.
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CFR China Methanol Climbs to $260/MT; India Sees Price Correction on Iranian Cargo Impact
Indian methanol prices dropped ₹0.50/kg despite limited inventories and early-month demand. Weak downstream consumption and low-cost Iranian cargoes drove the correction. However, rising Asian benchmarks and firming crude may soon reverse the trend. Buyers are advised to stock up as demand from formaldehyde and pharma may strengthen in June.
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Asian SM Rallies on Benzene Gains; Indian Copolymer Market Eyes Seasonal Recovery
Styrene Monomer prices strengthened across Asia despite weak crude trends, with Indian bulk imports priced at ₹82/kg. Domestic Styrene Copolymer markets remained subdued in April, but demand is expected to rebound from June. Upstream benzene prices firmed up, while traders anticipate steady price hikes due to seasonal demand and tighter supply.
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Pyridine Market Mixed: 2-Picoline Demand Steady; 3-Picoline Weakens on Niacinamide Slowdown
The Indian Pyridine market showed a mixed trend this week. While 2-Picoline prices remained supported by seasonal agrochemical demand, 3-Picoline saw price weakness due to subdued Niacinamide consumption. Jubilant Life Sciences ramped up Niacinamide output, potentially increasing supply. Overall sentiment remains cautious, with selective downstream sectors driving demand.
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Indian VAM Prices Dip on Sluggish Demand; Supply Set to Improve with Celanese Restart
Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) prices in India declined by ₹1/kg due to weak demand from paints and adhesives sectors. While April saw tight supply, upcoming shipments and Celanese’s plant restart are expected to ease concerns. Market participants anticipate further price corrections as demand slows and importers hold off on fresh buys.
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Indian Toluene Market Sees Price Correction on Weak Crude, Tepid Demand
Toluene prices in the domestic Indian market saw a downward revision of ₹1/kg, as importers adjusted rates amid falling crude benchmarks and sluggish downstream demand. Bulk deals from importers were quoted at ₹64.50++ per kg (ex-Kandla) and ₹65.50++ per kg (ex-Mumbai) for 60-day payment terms. Meanwhile, trader offers were reported at ₹66++ per kg (ex-Mumbai) and ₹65.75++ per kg (ex-Kandla) under similar credit terms.
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COVID Spike Lifts FOB China Acetic Acid to $340/MT
FOB China Acetic Acid surged $20 to $340/MT amid restocking triggered by rising COVID cases. However, Indian prices fell ₹1–1.5/kg due to weak demand and ongoing shutdowns at major plants. Inventory tightness and pharma sector demand could trigger a sharp rebound. Traders are actively building stocks ahead of June.
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