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Europe toluene January contract price assessed at decrease
LONDON (ICIS)--The European toluene January contract price has been assessed at a $42/tonne decrease from December. The January contract price was assessed at $798/tonne on a FOB (free on board) NWE...
FBMC WEEKLY: Germany could switch to net imports amid low wind in week 3
LONDON (ICIS)--Germany will likely switch to a net electricity importer position within the Flow-Based Market Coupling (FBMC) region as wind power output is set to be lower in week 3. Despite low...
Norway grants €340 million to Ukraine, gas imports could rise in February
Norway provides €340 million to Ukraine, will be partially used for gas imports Ukrainian imports down slightly in January, but could rise in February with new funding Slovakia marginal import...
Europe VAM January contract talks begin, spot stable
LONDON (ICIS)--January contract price talks are underway on the European vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) market. Spot pricing is stable at €780-850/tonne FD (free delivered) NWE (northwest Europe) for...
European naphtha prices edge higher on early-January pressure as prompt buying emerges
LONDON (ICIS)--European naphtha markets began the year under pressure, with subdued restocking demand and ample spot availability weighing on sentiment, although selective cracker buying and firmer...
Europe acetic acid spot prices stable, low season ending
LONDON (ICIS)--Activity is limited on the European acetic acid market due to public holidays and underlying weak demand. Spot pricing was stable for both barge and truck sized parcels amid limited...
TTF gas prices rise on weather revisions as market monitors Iran
Colder weather revisions drive up TTF prices Market assessing developments in Iran but not main price driver Risk of Strait of Hormuz blockade viewed as low LONDON (ICIS)--European gas prices jumped...
Brazil fertilizer interactive trade map 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--Brazil’s government has released fertilizer trade figures for January-December 2025. Please select a product from the drop-down menu...
Europe butac prices decline on limited activity, long supply
LONDON (ICIS) – European butyl acetate (butac) spot prices eased, pressured by ample supply and limited spot activity amid seasonal and economic headwinds. Butac prices dropped to...
Chile sulphuric acid interactive trade map January-November 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--The National Customs Service of Chile has released sulphuric acid import and export data for January-November...
Europe MPG spot prices rise with de-icing demand
LONDON (ICIS)--European monopropylene glycol (MPG) spot prices increased at both ends of the range in the week ending 9 January, in tandem with a recent rise in MPGI (industrial grade) consumption...
Japan sulphuric acid interactive trade map January-November 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--Japan’s Ministry of Finance has released sulphuric acid import and export data for January-November 2025. Please select a product from the dropdown menu...
Brazil chemicals industry hails EU-Mercosur deal as export opportunity
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--The chemical industry in Brazil has welcomed the approval of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement saying it will create opportunities to expand exports and reposition in higher...
Brazil manufacturing slump deepens, inflation eases below target ceiling
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Brazil's manufacturing sector contracted at its steepest pace in three months during December while annual inflation eased below the central bank's target ceiling, with mixed views...
LNG, warmer forecasts to limit German gas Summer ’26-Winter ’26 spread tightening
THE Summer ’26 discount to Winter ’26 narrowing on cold snap German stores dipped 10% since 25 December Spread unlikely to flip due to record LNG sendout, milder forecasts LONDON (ICIS)--The...
Egypt fertilizers interactive trade map January-September 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--Egypt’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) has released trade data for January-September...
Global air passenger demand grows 5.7% in November as capacity constraints persist, IATA
LONDON(ICIS)--Global air passenger demand rose 5.7% year on year in November 2025, extending the sector’s steady growth trajectory into the final months of the year, according to data released by...
MARGINS: Europe PE contract margins down on lower product, co-product values
LONDON (ICIS)--Contract margins at polyethylene (PE) plants in Europe fell week on week due to softer product and co-product prices, ICIS Margin Analysis showed on Monday. The decline was mitigated...
MARGINS: Europe MEG contract margins stable amid lower feedstock costs and softer co-product credits
LONDON (ICIS)--Contract margins at monoethylene glycols (MEG) plants in Europe remained unchanged week on week as lower co-products credits were counteracted by slightly softer feedstock costs, ICIS...
India inflation rises to 3-month high in December
MUMBAI (ICIS)--India’s annualized inflation rate hit a three-month high of 1.33% in December after a modest increase in food prices, official data showed. The increase in inflation in December was...