Daily Chemical Reaction
The Rising – Asia Spot Prices Respond To USGC Production Woes, Global Supply Response In Motion
Key Points:
- US commodity tightness is impacting global markets and resulting in a rebalancing of leaner global supply chains. This report discusses the supply response and product targeting US shores despite elevated freight rates.
- We flag pertinent chemical sector corporate items (e.g., Arkema, Element Solutions, Kraton, Rayonier Advanced Materials, Indorama Ventures & Univar profit postings; Multiple facility update & price hike updates)
- This report’s other relevant items include evaluating the recent collapse in US refinery rates and chemical rail traffic, a general global view of methanol markets and contract nominations, and comments on capital investment in US recycling initiatives increasing amid limitations on exported plastic waste.
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