The prices of Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC) in the United States continued to rise gradually in August xxxx, driven by the persistence of trade policies, changing consumer behavior, and supply chain disruptions caused by Chinese weather conditions.
Market statistics indicate steady rise in each of the four weeks of August. BAC prices started the month of August at USD xxxx/MT on August x, progressively rising to USD xxxx/MT by August x. The momentum was continued with a quote of USD xxxx/MT on August xx, finally closing the month higher at USD xxxx/MT for week ending August xx. Weekly changes in BAC prices were moderate, averaging between x.xxx for the initial three weeks, before rising to x.xxx in week four.
One of the major pushes in the market was the xx-day renewal of the temporary U.S.-China tariff deal. President Trump on...
