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Graph indicating the global market trends in orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride.

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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...

Facemask used to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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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,...

Close-up of acrylic acid molecule.

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European Acrylic Acid Suffers a Harsh Year – Where Next in 2020?

Nobody in the acrylic acid market could disagree that 2019 was a hugely challenging year which saw prices plummeting, and margins squeezed within a...

Close-up of acetyl molecule.

3 min read

Acetyls Markets Still Waiting for Stability in Early 2020

Global acetyls market participants were hoping for signs of stability in early 2020 following the ups-and-downs of the past two to three years, but...

Graph of European acetone sales price margins over propylene costs.

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Reversal of Fortune for Acetone?

Acetone prices have been in perpetual hell for the last 18 months - values plunged to historical lows in mid to late 2019, falling significantly...