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NBR run rate rises in Dec

Shandong (JLC), January 10, 2019--The run rate in China NBR industry averaged 67% in December 2018, up 9.83% month-on-month.

01-10-2019 17:28:10

Polybutadiene market review in Q4, forecast in Q1, 2019

Shandong (JLC), December 26, 2018--China polybutadiene prices went down to CNY11,500-12,000/mt ($1,671.05-1743.70/mt) in the fourth quarter of 2018 and would hover at CNY13,000/mt in the first quarter of 2019.

12-26-2018 16:57:50

Europe-US toluene spread widens again

Entering October, affected by falling prices of crude futures and downstream products, the US toluene prices dipped by about $20/mt while Europe toluene prices plunged by $70/mt, making the spread between them widen to $80/mt

10-24-2018 11:24:46

NR futures prices see gains after holiday

On October 8, the first trading day after the National Day holiday, the price of the most traded contract for January 2019 delivery on SHFE closed at CNY12,330/mt and it hit a three-month high of CNY12,875/mt on October 9.

10-10-2018 17:10:45

Butyl rubber price to keep rangebound in Oct

Shandong (JLC), October 10, 2018--The butyl rubber price will move sideways in October due to supply shortage but subdued demand.

10-10-2018 16:59:04

Synthetic rubber market review and forecast

Shandong (JLC), October 9, 2018--China synthetic rubber price fluctuated in September 2018 and would vibrate downwards in October

10-10-2018 11:32:00

Natural rubber market review and forecast

Shandong (JLC), October 10, 2018--China natural rubber market kept robust in September 2018 and would vibrate at lows in October.

10-10-2018 11:24:14

Chinese importers become cautious amid gloomy trades

Shandong (JLC), October 9, 2018--The imported natural rubber latex increased significantly in September 2018, while slack domestic demand made holders suffer losses. Thus, Chinese importers become prudent amid sluggish market.

10-09-2018 18:04:22

China natural rubber Aug imports climb to 237,600 mt

Shandong (JLC), October 9, 2018--China imported 237,600 mt of natural rubber (including latex, RSS and SCRWF) in August 2018, up 14.74% MoM and up 20.29% YoY.

10-09-2018 17:37:34

Calcium carbide market review in Q1, forecast for Q2 2018

China calcium carbide price rose after falling in the first quarter of 2018, but it was likely to drop in the second quarter in the absence of bullish factors.

04-19-2018 17:29:26

Isoprene rubber price stays at lows amid subdued demand

China isoprene rubber price stood at low levels due to weak demand caused by the low run rates of downstream plants, though natural rubber price moved upward.

01-25-2018 10:30:25

China NBR market shows different trends in 2017

Domestic NBR price saw ups and downs in 2017 affected by supply and demand changes.

01-23-2018 16:47:39

China NBR unit run rate in December gains 26.92% MoM

The operating rate of China’s NBR unit averaged 66% in December 2017, down 10.33% YoY and up 26.92% MoM. There are 5 NBR producers in China with capacity totaling 230,000 mt/yr.

01-16-2018 10:34:36

The future NBR market forecast

The capacity of NBR units in China stood at 244,500 mt/yr in 2017. Domestic NBR producers will expand capacity over 2017-2018 to meet market demand. However, considering the slow growth of downstream demand in recent years, the newly-added NBR capacity will be around 56,000-120,000 mt/yr

12-14-2017 16:55:48

NBR units’ run rate increased in Nov, boosting bullish market sentiment

According to the latest data in 2017, there were 5 NBR producers in China with capacity totaling 230,000 mt/yr.

12-13-2017 18:06:59

Butadiene import shrank in May amid the unimproved demand

In May, 2017, China Butadiene import stood at 18,191.419 mt, gaining 14.56% MoM and dipping 66.33% YoY, with a value of $28,538,375. China exported no Butadiene in May.

07-19-2017 13:35:44

Tire transactions in June improved amid the resumed end-demand

Supported by the seasonal consumption of downstream end users and the stable rubber feedstock price, tire market transactions in June improved. In mid-June, the main distributors restored normally and the secondary ones were mainly in de-stocking situation.

07-19-2017 09:40:59

Silicone rubber: inventory declined and price stabilized

The overall organosilicon market moved steadily and DMC transactions price had reached CNY19,300/mt. NMC plants’ run rates in July dropped. Downstream demand was in off-peak season, pressing on the organosilicon feedstock market.

07-19-2017 08:59:11

East China polybutadiene imports accounted for half of the total in May, 2017

In May, 2017, China polybutadiene imports stood at 22,900 mt, dipping 500 mt or 2% MoM and gaining 4,200 mt or 22% YoY.

07-12-2017 17:49:26

Will silicone rubber price stabilize in July?

In June, amid the high run rate and the slack demand, the organic silicone rubber price dropped constantly with the bearish sentiment.

07-12-2017 17:28:31

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