OUTLOOK ’26: US PP facing tepid demand, abundant supply
HOUSTON (ICIS)–ICIS forecasts that the US polypropylene (PP) market in [...]
OUTLOOK ’26: Europe rPP insolvency risk remains high
LONDON (ICIS)–Insolvency risk is likely to remain high in 2026 [...]
NYMEX: US gas futures rebound ahead of weekend as January contract nears expiry
US natural gas futures gained ground on 26 December, with [...]
OUTLOOK ’26: Though separate US TiO2 price increase nominations emerge for early 2026, sluggish demand set to continue
HOUSTON(ICIS)–North American titanium dioxide (TiO2) demand has had a continuous [...]
OUTLOOK ’26: After stable supply and declining feedstock prices in 2025, US PG market faces supply challenges in 2026
HOUSTON (ICIS)–After stable supply of propylene glycol (PG) was seen [...]
East China xylene port inventories down as consumption outpaces arrivals
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Xylene inventories at east China ports decreased to 26,800 [...]
East China toluene port inventory higher on more arrivals and less consumption
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Toluene inventory at east China ports increased to 43,800 [...]
Plant status: Saudi Arabia’s SHARQ plans to shut No 1 MEG unit in January
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Here is a plant status report: Name: SHARQ Location: [...]
OUTLOOK ’26: Europe toluene to struggle with limited demand
LONDON (ICIS)–Demand for European toluene is not expected to change [...]
OUTLOOK ’26: US nylon demand weak amid manufacturing contraction
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Looking ahead to 2026, demand declines in US nylon [...]