The domestic butadiene market traded sideways, supported by high raw material costs due to Middle East tensions. Supply eased with unit restarts at North...
During Oct 15–21, 2026, butadiene production profits declined across C4 extraction, oxidative dehydrogenation, and coal-to-oil processes due to rising...
During October 15–21, 2026, domestic butadiene inventories fell 6.49% week-on-week. Producer stocks rose 11.60% due to resumed production and cautious...
Prices for the specified commodity remained stable on Oct 21. South Korea’s FOB price held at $1,600/ton (range: $1,595–$1,605), while China’s CFR price stayed...
On Oct 20, steel prices remained stable in both Korea and China. Korean FOB prices held at $1600/ton (range $1595-$1605), while Chinese CFR prices stayed at...
Firm crude oil and naphtha prices support the market floor, but weak downstream demand limits upside. Increased butadiene supply shifts the landscape from...
On October 20, domestic butadiene prices fell due to Sinopec’s RMB 150/ton cut and weak downstream demand, dragging synthetic rubber prices down. Capacity...
In September 2026, China’s butadiene imports rose slightly while exports surged significantly. Net imports decreased. South Korea led both import sources and...
On Oct 20, domestic butadiene auctions saw Satellite Chemical selling 336 tons at a base price of 13,200 yuan/ton, and Dongming Petrochemical selling 308 tons...
Prices for October 19 remained stable in both Korea (FOB $1,600/ton) and China (CFR $1,630/ton), showing no change from the previous closing on October 16....
