For the Quarter Ending March 2022
North America
N-propyl acetate cost in the domestic market has been succumbing for quite a long time in the United States market because of lacking buying action and frail costs for feedstock Methanol in the local market. N-propyl acetate costs in the homegrown market of the United States have been stifled by rising stock strain and weak demand from downstream. Upstream Natural gas costs, then again, took off because of the contention among Russia and Ukraine. Conversely, frail downstream interest and market saturation cut down Acetic acid costs. Feedstock Acetic acid and butanol costs have plunged in light of the excess. As far as stock, they increased emphatically, and net revenues were packed, affecting the n-propyl acetate market. In this quarter, the cost of n-propyl acetate in March 2022 were observed to be USD 1165/ton FOB Louisiana.
Asia Pacific
In the first quarter of 2022, falling interest brought down the cost of n-propyl acetate market in Asia. Because of debilitating interest from downstream sectors and adequate supplies, Chinese n-propyl acetate costs fell aggregately this quarter. Significant N-propyl acetate makers was seen importing large quantities of product from Celanese PTE Ltd. to fulfil their acetyl subordinates need. In the close to term, a drop in Chinese n-propyl acetate costs is projected to keep descending strain on both imported and domestic offers. The negative product supply in the global locale, because of frail product action in India, South Korea, and Belgium, affected costs. Feedstock acidic acid derivation costs, basically ethyl acetate and butyl acetate, have additionally been stabilized. In this quarter, the price of n-propyl acetate in China were USD 1493/ton FOB Qingdao.
Europe
The rising energy costs and surging tension among Russia and Ukraine in the European market soared the prices, which was the essential reason behind the rising item costs. The chemical's cost in Europe likewise followed a comparative direction as the Acetic acid market. The costs were sneaked through the first half and increased in the second half of the quarter because of a bounce back of demand from the domestic market in the midst of limited availability high costs upstream. As the costs rose, the production rates of downstream printing ventures followed similar pricing dynamics while margins were contracting consistently in the homegrown market. As the input cost saw an excessive climb in costs, the regional market trade exercises didn't assist with the stockpile imperatives. Towards the end of the quarter, the cost of n-propyl acetate were observed to be USD 1600/ton FOB Hamburg.
For the Quarter Ending December 2021
North America
In Q4, the value pattern of n- propyl acetate pursued practically a similar direction as of Q3 where costs move with same direction. Feedstock Propylene and Acetic corrosive market was seen strong with expansion in costs. The costs of Acetic Acid in US market saw to be $1450/ton FOB Texas and $1476/ton FOB Louisiana. With the interest appear to be recuperating in the domestic market of US, this value pattern is noticed. However, the downstream cosmetics and solvent enterprises were worked modestly and towards the end of the quarters the traders were having keep a watch out situation and anticipating that the costs should drop further because of New Year celebration which impacted the homegrown market of US.
Asia Pacific
In Asia, the costs of n-propyl Acetate flooded as the interest was high and the lacking raw material brought about such direction. N-propyl Acetate prices in India were assessed at USD 2100 per MT in December. Interest for n-propyl acetate was prepared to grow reliably with extended adoption of individual consideration things and printings inks that depend upon n-propyl acetate as a prominent part. Feedstock Propylene and acidic acid expenses were also fluctuated and slipped towards the quarter end in light of New Year cheerful eve. Costs were likewise impacted by the negative Acetic acid stock in the worldwide locale because of feeble commodity exercises in India, South Korea, and Belgium.
Europe
In Q4, the costs of n-propyl acetate flooded in October and November and began to descend in December. Feedstock Acetic Acid costs for Germany in October and November saw to be $1805/ton DDP Hamburg and $1845/ton DDP Hamburg. Long transportation times and restricted cargo limit make what is happening considerably more troublesome. European countries, for example, Germany, France and Italy had shown the outstanding interest for the individual consideration businesses which expands the utilization of n-propyl acetate.
For the Quarter Ending September 2021
North America
In the North American region, n-Propyl Acetate prices traversed an upward trajectory during Q3, driven by a rise in prices of feedstock Acetic acid. Demand from the downstream industries including foods & beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals remained firm during the quarter. Supply remained tight due to rising feedstock prices as well as supply chain disruptions caused by hurricane Ida during the latter half of Q3. Prices are expected to dip in Q4 as supply-side issues ironed out to the end of Q3 and as feedstock Acetic acid prices had been showing a downward trend in the initial weeks of Q4.
Asia Pacific
The prices of n-Propyl Acetate rose effectively in the Asia Pacific region during the third quarter of 2021. In the Indian market, stagnant to firm demand for n-Propyl Acetate on negligible fluctuations in its market fundamentals kept its prices in an upward trajectory in the first week of August. Sellers offered the product next to the manufacturing cost with minimum profit margins to avoid any volatility in the buying interest during the quarter. n-Propyl Acetate prices shot up from USD 1279/MT to USD 1715/MT from July to September owing to high feedstock prices. A similar price behaviour was seen throughout Asia where surged raw material pricing continued to drive the price trajectory.
Europe
In the European region, the overall market outlook showcased mixed sentiments in Q3 2021. Tight supply of feedstock Acetic acid due to the closure of LyondellBasell’s La Porte plant, which is one of the leading producers of Acetic Acid globally, affected the availability of n-Propyl Acetate across the region. Demand remained firm due to continued strong recovery in demand across key end markets especially in building & construction, transportation, and consumer durables markets.
For the Quarter Ending June 2021
North America
The supplies in the North American region improved compared to the previous quarter as the several major manufacturers in the Gulf coast recovered from the impact of polar winter storm Uri. The restoration of the industrial infrastructure supported the n-Propyl Acetate manufacturers who ramped up production proportionally with better availability of the feedstock n-Propanol and Acetic Acid. Sasol Chemical North America surged the prices of n-Propyl Acetate in May by USD 567 per tonne which were came into effect from 1st June. Demand was consistent from the downstream paint and coating industries as a ripple effect of seasonal hype in offtakes from the building and construction sector. The pricing trend in the North American region was in a gradual uptrend throughout the second quarter.
Asia Pacific
During the second quarter of 2021, n-Propyl Acetate supplies in the Asia pacific region showed variation in different parts as the second COVID wave subdued the market activities in several economies in India and Southeast Asia. Some Indian buyers were reluctant to procure large volumes amidst the hovering uncertainties in the domestic market. As a repercussion, the prices in May showed some ease, however the trend improved along with the relaxation in the restrictions and Ex-Works Mumbai prices were assessed at USD 1110 per tonne in June. The market supplies were ample as the cargoes to the US and western region dropped amidst the restoration of the industrial activities and higher shipping charges of the Asian cargoes.
Europe
The supplies of n-propyl Acetate in the European region improved compared to the previous quarter, as the OXEA chemicals ended its prolonged turnaround in second quarter, along with the improved imported volumes from the USA. Demand surged exceptionally from the downstream paints and coating industries as the region witnessed seasonal enquiries from the construction sector throughout the quarter, although offtakes were consistent from the pharmaceutical and automotive sector. As a ripple effect, the prices remained firm for a larger part of the second quarter.
For the Quarter Ending March 2021
North America
Offers for n-Propyl Acetate in the North American region were significantly raised taking cues from the feedstock n-Propanol which remained significantly tight due to production outages at several producing facilities during the US gulf coast storm. A leading manufacturer remained temporarily shut till mid-March due to low feedstock inventories. The continued increase in raw materials and the follow-up of demand had a positive impact on the market outlook for n-propyl Acetate. Exports to the other regions plunged. OQ chemicals hiked the prices of n-Propyl Acetate by +USD 154/MT for the March deliveries amid the global supply shortage situation.
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
n-Propyl Acetate supplies in the Asia Pacific region were tight, during Q1 of 2021. Supplies from the USA were hampered as imports were declined in mid-quarter, followed by the several plant turnarounds during the Chinese lunar new year holidays. Further constraints were extended as. However, demand surged amid the shortages in supply and better offtake from the cosmetics sector during the Q1. In India, n-Propyl Acetate prices were settled at USD 1058/MT in March.
Europe
The European n-Propyl Acetate market was sluggish as the supplies were tight during the first quarter of 2021, owing to the cold weather conditions in the northwestern region which caused hinderance in transportation of key raw materials which pressured the plants to operate at reduced efficiencies. Further, the situation worsened as imports declined from the USA. Demand surged due to constant consumption from the cosmetics industries and paints and coatings industry.
For the Quarter Ending December 2020
Asia-Pacific (APAC)
The demand of n-Propyl Acetate surged in the fourth quarter as the rebound of its end-use markets after the pandemic-related restrictions eased considerably. Several Asian manufacturers were heard running their production plants at full capacities. However, insufficient production from the western region put supply-side pressure on the n-Propyl Acetate market fundamentals. Buoyed by strong demand fundamentals, the price of n-Propyl Acetate in the Indian markets remained firm and was averaged around USD 932 per tonne in the fourth quarter.
Europe
The supply of n-Propyl Acetate in the European region showed an uptrend moving into the fourth quarter. During the first half of Q4, the European n-Propyl Acetate production facilities were heard operating at improved efficiency, as the domestic market paced up amid the leverage on COVID restrictions. However, imposition of fresh lockdowns in some of the states capped the market movement. The imports were majorly impacted in the region due to shortages of container and high freight rates. The demand remained upbeat throughout the region as the fragrance and flavor industry gained momentum latter in the second half of Q4.
North America
Supplies seemed tighter in Q4. Manufacturing rates of n-Propyl Acetate were high while stable demand persisted keeping the market activity high with upward movement observed in the prices throughout the western hemisphere. The hurricane season in the gulf coast, affected the feedstock availability, which severely impacted the exports to the other regions. CFR prices were increased due to unavailability of the transportation and human resources followed by the congestion at the Panama Canal.
