Toluene
Toluene is a versatile aromatic hydrocarbon commonly used in industrial processes and as a solvent. It is a clear and colourless liquid and has a sweet smell. T...
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Toluene Prices Decline as Benzene Future Contracts Weaken; FY Closing Slows Market Activity
Toluene prices dropped by ₹5/kg amid bearish sentiment and declining benzene contracts. Despite stable supply, year-end inventory caution dampened demand. The naphtha-to-toluene spread fell below breakeven, while favorable benzene spreads offered some relief. Seasonal demand from paints and coatings may support prices post-March, though overall market outlook remains cautious.
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Toluene Prices Under Pressure! Traders and Importers Quote Lower Rates
Toluene prices dropped by ₹4/kg due to bearish crude oil trends and benzene corrections. Offers range from ₹72.50–₹74.00/kg across markets. Despite strong seasonal demand, weak bulk drug consumption keeps the market bearish. Traders should monitor crude oil fluctuations and avoid stockpiling as near-term prices remain uncertain.
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Toluene Market Strengthens with Rising Crude; Traders Quote Higher Prices
Toluene prices increased by ₹1/kg today due to rising crude oil and naphtha costs. Importers’ offers stood at ₹78.00++ per kg (ex-Kandla) and ₹78.50++ per kg (ex-Mumbai). Demand is recovering in the packaging, paints, and coatings sectors, but remains weak for bulk drugs. Experts predict a bullish market trend, with geopolitical tensions and seasonal demand shaping price movements in the coming weeks.
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Market Watch: Toluene Prices Decline as Industry Awaits Recovery (23rd-Jan-2025)
Toluene prices have slightly declined, reflecting bearish market sentiment and subdued demand in key industries like paints and coatings. While domestic production remains stable, imports continue to meet the majority of demand. Global crude oil and feedstock price fluctuations, coupled with plant turnarounds in Southeast Asia, are influencing market dynamics.
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Indian Toluene Market Sees Price Correction; Seasonal Demand from Paints & Pharma Expected to Drive Recovery
Toluene prices have fallen by Rs 2/kg due to decreased FOB Korea Benzene futures. The supply-demand situation remains balanced, with seasonal recovery expected in January, driven by growth in the paints, coatings, and bulk drug manufacturing industries. Experts predict volatility in toluene prices in the coming weeks but expect short-term price stability due to increased demand in key sectors.
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Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions Drive Up Methanol, Acetic Acid, Ethyl Acetate and Toluene Prices Amid Supply Uncertainty
Escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has significantly impacted domestic market dynamics today, leading to heightened market uncertainty. Shipments of methanol and toluene from Iran have been put on hold, triggering strong reactions within the market. As Iran is a key supplier, especially to China, which relies heavily on Iranian methanol for acetic acid production, supply disruptions are expected to challenge downstream sectors, including ethyl acetate and acetic anhydride, now under increased scrutiny and speculation.
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Indian Methanol Import Offers Edge Higher Despite Lukewarm Demand, Bearish Global Sentiment Lingers
Methanol import offers in India have moved up by ₹1/kg amid slight improvement in buying interest, though trader sentiment remains mixed due to bearish signals from international markets. With steady domestic supply and incoming Iranian cargoes, buyers are proceeding cautiously. Weak downstream demand continues to weigh on pricing, especially in the amines, MTBE, and acetic acid sectors.
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GNFC Maintenance, Port Delays Fuel Acetic Acid Price Rally in India
Acetic Acid prices have surged due to supply tightness driven by GNFC’s shutdown, delayed imports, and low port inventories. Importers and traders have raised prices, with downstream sectors like Ethyl Acetate reacting with immediate hikes. Continued demand growth and limited supply are expected to keep prices firm and volatile in April.
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Buyers Hold Back as MIBK Prices Ease; Deepak Phenolics Entry in Focus
MIBK prices in India declined amid subdued demand, high port inventories, and falling replacement costs. Offers are now INR 116–119/kg depending on payment terms. While demand remains weak in bulk drug and rubber sectors, stable offtake in paints and coatings provides limited support. Deepak Phenolics’ entry may shift future supply trends.
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