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Methanol Prices Firm in China on Strong Downstream Demand
calendar_todayMay 12, 2024
Chinese methanol spot prices edged higher as MTO operating rates improved and port inventories tightened.
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European Ethylene Contract Prices Settle Higher for May
calendar_todayMay 11, 2024
May ethylene contracts in Northwest Europe settled higher on tight cracker availability and firmer naphtha costs.
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Oleic Acid Sourcing Outlook June 2026
calendar_todayJun 12, 2026
Oleic acid prices are expected to remain firm in June 2026 as palm oil feedstock costs stay elevated across Southeast Asia.
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Soap Noodles Supply Chain Trends Shaping the Oleochemical Market in 2026
calendar_todayJun 10, 2026
Soap noodles supply chains are undergoing structural shifts as buyers diversify sourcing away from concentrated production hubs.
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Global Methanol Market Outlook 2024–2025: Tight Supply, Strong Demand to Support Prices
calendar_todayMay 12, 2024
Methanol markets are entering a structurally tighter phase as new downstream demand from marine fuel blending and MTO expansions in Asia outpaces incremental supply additions. We expect prices to remain supported through H2 2025.
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