Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), also known as butanone, is a colourless liquid with a sweet odour. It is a highly efficient solvent known for its rapid evaporation r...
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Price Correction Hits Indian MEK Market; Seasonal Recovery Expected Post-April
MEK import prices in India dropped by ₹3/kg to ₹88.50/kg (Ex-Kandla, 30-day credit), driven by weak downstream demand and ample inventories. Domestic Cetex prices stand at ₹90–92/kg (Ex-Chennai). Market sentiment remains cautious, though steady demand from printing inks and packaging sectors may stabilize prices post-April.
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Indian MEK Market Sees Price Correction on Lower Replacement Costs
MEK prices in India dropped due to weak market sentiment and financial year-end sluggishness. While short-term prices remain under pressure, demand from printing inks and packaging sectors may support recovery post-March 2025.
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Crude Rally and Geopolitical Risks Push Toluene Higher; Acetone Markets Watch Benzene, Propylene
Importers have raised Toluene prices by ₹1/kg, with bulk deals now quoted at ₹68.50++ Ex-Mumbai and ₹68.00++ Ex-Kandla on 60 days credit terms. Traders' spot offers are even firmer, ranging between ₹70-71++ Ex-Mumbai and Ex-Kandla on similar terms. Toluene prices have surged nearly ₹4.5/kg on a week-on-week basis, primarily driven by the sharp rally in crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel.
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Iran-Israel war trigger Chemical Chain Reaction: Methanol Up, MDC & Acetic Acid Follow
Week-on-week, methanol prices have risen by ₹6/kg—triggered primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. On June 14, 2025, Iran’s South Pars gas field in Kangan (Bushehr province) was reportedly struck by an Israeli drone. The attack has severely disrupted Iranian methanol shipments and raised alarms across global petrochemical markets.
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Acetic Anhydride Prices Slip 2% as feedstock Crashes in Asian Markets
Acetic Anhydride prices declined by ₹1/kg due to weaker feedstock costs and broad market sentiment. However, rising demand from the pharmaceutical sector—especially Paracetamol production—has helped limit further downside. While supply remains ample, seasonal agrochemical demand and pharma consumption are expected to stabilize prices in the short to medium term.
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Ethyl Acetate Price Live Updates: Daily Rates, Market Trends, and More Insights
Track daily ethyl acetate prices across India. Follow trade deals, plant status, and import-export trends shaping India’s ethyl acetate market.
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Methanol Price Live Updates: Daily Rates, Market Trends, and More Insights
Get daily methanol price updates across India. Track port-wise rates at Kandla and Mumbai, import deals, supply trends, and expert trade insights. Stay updated on methanol market activity in real time.
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Bearish Benzene, Thin Demand Pressurize Aniline Market; Agrochemicals Offer Hope”
Domestic producer GNFC reduced Aniline prices by ₹6/kg to ₹117.50/kg (Ex-Bharuch), prompting importers to cut rates by ₹3.5/kg. Prices reflect falling Nitrobenzene costs and weak demand from dye and pigment sectors. Supply remains steady with ample inventories, but downstream segments show sluggish activity. Experts expect prices to stay under pressure, recommending buyers to leverage dips amid potential volatility from feedstock or demand changes.
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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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