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Plasticizers Price Trend and Forecast
Plasticizers Price Trend and Forecast
Regional Price Overview
Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Plasticizers in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).
For the First Half of 2022
Asia
The price trends for plasticizers showed an upwards trend in the the Asia-Pacific region during the first quarter owing to the domestic polymer segment's increased demand for the product as a result of better offtakes from China’s construction sector. In India, the price of dioctyl phthalate ( a commonly used plasticizer) averaged 1681 USD/MT CFR JNPT during the first quarter. The prices saw an increase of 5% during the second quarter in India due to the strong demand from construction and automobile sectors.
Europe
Due to increased local and international demand, plasticizers prices in Europe increased. The petrochemicals market was impacted by the post-war situation in east-Europe, severe inflation, and crude oil supply limitations, which led to a substantial increase in the price of feedstocks.After the midpoint of the first quarter, product prices gradually increased until June. The construction and automotive industries downstream experienced steady demand during the period.
North America
Plasticizers prices rose sharply in Q1 2022 as a result of the sharp rise in crude oil prices and improved downstream demand. The price of dioctyl phthalate averaged 1875 USD/MT towards the end of first sector.
The increase in upstream value prices and the strengthening domestic market demand were the main factors influencing this price shift. During the second quarter, plasticizers’ demand from the automotive and construction industries remained stable, hence the price trend for plasticizers stayed stable during the second quarter of 2022.
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About
A Plasticiser or dispersant refers to an additive that decreases the viscosity, or simply reduces the plasticity of a material, usually a plastic. Plasticiser enhances the flexibility and resilience of a material to which it is added. Thus, these are the substances that are added to modify or change physical properties of materials. They are widely used in PVC applications and rubber manufacturing. Plasticizers can either be liquids with low volatility or solids.
Product Details
| Report Features | Details |
| Product Name | Plasticizers |
| Industrial Uses | PVCs, Adhesives and inks, Synthetic resins, Perfumery, Rubber products, Antiplasticisers, Ester Plasticizers, Concrete and other building materials, Energetic materials (like rocket propellants) |
| Supplier Database | Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Arkema S.A, ExxonMobil Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, INEOS Capital Limited, Indo-Nippon Chemical Co. Ltd, The Dow Chemical Company |
| Region/Countries Covered | Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
| Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirements of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 360-degree analyst support after report delivery |
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Production Process
- Production of Plasticizers via Reaction of Dibasic Acid and Alcohol
Plasticizers are prepared when a dibasic acid such as phthalic anhydride reacts with an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst to form an ester. Once the reaction is over, catalyst and obtained byproducts are separated, and excess alcohol and residual water are removed from the product to obtain Plasticiser, which is further treated with activated carbon to enhance its purity.
Methodology
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).
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