Daily Chemical Reaction
The Beat Goes On – Demand Strong & Supply Issues Linger To Close 2Q21; 3Q To Stay Far From Normal
Key Points:
- This report discusses American consumer demand strength and lingering global supply issues that favor US premium contract prices in 3Q21. We also highlight why we think cost inflation will remain a sector hot topic in 2H21.
- We highlight Air Liquide, AkzoNobel, H.B. Fuller, Formosa, & Reliance news, flag multiple price hike efforts, & note global production update items.
- US contract PVC and caustic values increase MoM in June, per industry reports. This report highlights our estimate of US Chlor-vinyl profit trends.
- We discuss an increased push to broaden climate-friendly initiatives from traditional channels and flag several circular economy initiative updates.
- The Freightos China-to-US freight rate index and the Baltic Exchange Freight Rate Index increase WoW, and both indexes reflect multi-year highs.
- We note numerous other pertinent chemical sector items in this report.
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