STYRENE RISES ON STRONG DERIVATIVE DEMAND

摘要

Styrene:Business was brisk and prices deceived a hefty push from the polystyrene (PS),expandable PS,and acrylonitrile-butadiene sectors,which were experiencing rising demand (see page 18).Firm benzene costs also fuelled market sentiment and speculative trading.A flurry of deals early in the week set the tone for the market Two 1H July cargoes were concluded at US?6O-975/tonne fob Korea,US?5-100/tonne higher than in the previous week,while a third parcel,for loading in 2H July,was sold at USUS975/tonne fob Korea.