ResourceWise Blog

Market News, Analysis, and Trends

Sign Up Today

3 min read

Epoxy Resins – A Market Full of Shocks and Surprises

March business in the US and Europe took everyone by surprise by remaining in rude health despite the global economic shock caused by Covid-19. It appears that short supply has kept the epoxy resins market buoyant, and this has given suppliers in...

Read More

1 min read

Where Should PET Resin and Polyester Intermediates be with Brent Crude Oil?

Everything is uncertain and challenges abound for individuals, industries and society at large in the context of today’s COVID-19 pandemic....

Read More

3 min read

Isocyanates Markets’ Spring Shoots Frozen Out by Covid-19

Isocyanate markets improved in Q1 2020 but as the COVID-19 outbreak reached worldwide markets the picture changed once again. In previous years,...

Read More

4 min read

Maleic Markets Reel as Feedstocks Prices Drop and Demand Falters

As crude oil and all related markets fell with shocking speed in response to deepening fears over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the maleic...

Read More

1 min read

Cheap Crude Oil Helps Some Chemicals More Than Others

In the space of 11 weeks we have seen Brent crude oil prices fall from just under $70/bbl to $29/bbl. Lower crude oil prices are generally welcomed...

Read More

4 min read

What is to Come for the Orthoxylene and Phthalic Anhydride Markets in 2020?

2019 was a stable yet difficult year for the global orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride markets. The US and European markets are mature and growth...

Read More

1 min read

2020 Was Already a Challenging Year for Polyester

What is Covid-19 virus adding? In a previous promotion “What next for Polyester? What Is Changing in the Economy And Petrochemicals From 2019...

Read More

1 min read

MEG Rationalisation Expected - But Where, When and How?

Today’s MEG scenario reflects the different and difficult dynamics that will continue to impact and shape markets in the coming months and years.

Read More

3 min read

How is COVID-19 Impacting the Caustic Soda Market Around the World?

Since the COVID-19 virus hit Europe in January, infection cases have been rising and while initially there was no immediate impact on the market,...

Read More