Supply/demand equilibrium oscillates the Global Ethylene Dichloride market with demand disruption

Supply/demand equilibrium oscillates the Global Ethylene Dichloride market with demand disruption

Peter Schmidt 19-Feb-2024

The pricing of Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) globally has shown fluctuations and varied patterns due to disruptions in the supply and demand dynamics. In Germany, particularly, prices have surged owing to heightened market purchases and increased spot purchasing activities. Conversely, prices in China and Saudi Arabia have remained steady, indicating a general stability in global EDC prices. Nonetheless, ongoing disruptions in the supply chain are driving price hikes in specific regions.

In Germany, prices for EDC within the European region saw a rise of approximately x.xx from USD xxx/MT to USD xxx/MT FD Hamburg by the week ending on February xxth. This increase was attributed to a combination of decreased supply and increased demand. In the Mediterranean region, there was a positive shift in sentiment due to reduced supply from &#xx;Kem One,&#xx; a chlorine producer facing technical challenges and experiencing low chlorine demand in its French plants. Kem...

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