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China interactive fertilizer trade flow map January-October 2025
LONDON (ICIS)--Fertilizer import and export data for January-October 2025 has been released by the China Customs Statistics. Please select a product from the dropdown menu...
European PVC domestic spot prices fall, under pressure from Asian imports
LONDON (ICIS)--European polyvinyl chloride (PVC) domestic spot prices fell in the week ending 21 November, as the market was under pressure from low-priced imports. FD (free delivered) European spot...
Plant status: China’s Sinochem Quanzhou to shut BD plant for maintenance
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Sinochem Quanzhou Location: Quanzhou, Fujian, China Product: Butadiene (BD) Capacity (tonnes/year): 120,000 Event start: Around 26 November 2025...
Asia BDO, PBT in year-end lull while destocking continues
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The Asia 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and its downstream polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) markets are seeing muted demand with end-users focused on reducing inventory levels before the year...
Plant status: China’s Wanhua Petrochemical (Yantai) restarts LDPE unit
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Wanhua Petrochemical (Yantai) Location: Yantai, Shandong, China Product: Low density polyethylene (LDPE) Capacity (tonnes/year): 250,000 Event...
The chemistry of port
In Portugal’s Douro valley, centuries-old winemaking traditions meet modern chemistry to create a sweet and intense fortified wine. Bárbara Pinho talks to the experts about the compounds and reactions behind a festive favourite
China Oct base oils exports fall, less flowing to Singapore, yet more to India
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s base oils exports in October 2025 dropped by 20.54% month on month to 21,568 tonnes, according to the ICIS Supply & Demand Database. The export volumes fell as Sinopec...
China’s average PX plants’ run rate still high; Sinochem Quanzhou eyes maintenance
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s para-xylene (PX) plants still posted an unchanged average operating rate due to stable operations at domestic units. In the week ended 21 November, the plants’ average...
China’s average PTA plants’ run rate drops further on unit turnarounds
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plants posted a lower average operating rate, due to operation halts at certain units. In the week ended 21 November, the plants’...
ICIS TTF Early Day assessments: 24 November 2025
– TTF prices reach lows last seen in May 2024 – ICIS – Singapore’s new state-owned entity GasCo will tender for 3mtpa of LNG in Q1 2026 to cover demand from 2028-2029 and up to
BLOG: Asian Financial Crisis 2.0: more warning signs appear
LONDON (ICIS)--Click here to see the latest blog post on Chemicals & The Economy by Paul Hodges, which highlights the growing risks of a new Asian Financial Crisis. Editor’s note: This blog...
US economists more optimistic about GDP growth outlook, but warn on tariffs – survey
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US economists have raised their outlook for US real GDP growth, according to the latest survey of a panel of 42 economists and forecasters conducted by the National Association for...
China’s Oct toluene exports refresh yearly high on domestic supply pressure
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s toluene exports in October rose to a record high for the year amid domestic supply pressure, according to the ICIS Supply and Demand Database. The exports in October were...
China’s titanium dioxide exports down in October
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s October titanium dioxide (TIO2) exports fell to 146,421 tonnes compared with September, according to the ICIS Supply and Demand Database. September exports were 156,330...
China October lubricant imports fall on weak end-user demand
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s lubricant imports dropped by 7.43% month on month to 24,955 tonnes in October, according to the ICIS Supply & Demand Database. The decrease was because of the bearish...
India PVC to be driven by infrastructure, housing and emerging applications
MUMBAI (ICIS)--India’s polyvinyl chloride (PVC) industry is entering a strong growth phase, driven by infrastructure development, housing demand and expanding applications across construction,...
Plant status: China’s Shanghai Huayi eyes end-November etac plant restart
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Shanghai Huayi Chemical Location: Wuwei, Anhui, China Product: Ethyl acetate (etac) Capacity (tonnes/year): 200,000 Event start: 26 October 2025...
Asian rPET demand to further contract towards December
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Spot demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) flakes and pellets in Asia is expected to weaken in the coming weeks as majority of players conclude their order books...
ICIS WHITEPAPER: CEE gas tariff setting needs change of direction to reflect new opportunities
LONDON (ICIS)--The loss of Russian gas and associated long-term capacity bookings has prompted central and eastern European regulators to increase tariffs to adjust to the new reality. While multiple...
China’s Oct MX imports down 48.9% on month amid more domestic supply
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s mixed xylenes (MX) imports in October decreased mainly due to more domestic supply, according to data from the ICIS Supply and Demand Database. The imports in October...