On Monday (February 2), the international butadiene market closed up by $40/ton: European butadiene FOB Rotterdam settled at $930-938/ton; FD Northwest Europe settled at €730-738/ton.
PriceSeek analysis of butadiene, bullish-bearish score: 1.5
The spot price of international butadiene increased by $40/ton (FOB Rotterdam settled at $930-938/ton, FD Northwest Europe settled at €730-738/ton), indicating strong demand or limited supply, which constitutes a significant positive factor for spot prices. This increase stems from tight supply and demand in the international market, potentially driving up downstream costs. However, it does not involve futures data and focuses solely on the impact on spot prices.