11 May 2021
It becomes evident that Chinese buyers could not accept more than three consecutive days of price hike.
From the supply side, several major steam cracker operators in Fareast and Southeast Asia region would enter maintenance season between May to July, curtailing the spot availability.
Transactions fell sharply on the second trading day of the week, signaling that Chinese buyers are withdrawing to the sideline after a brief panic buying.
10 May 2021
In the meantime, sources said that offers in the distribution market are more competitive, which could pressure the producer to further step back on the price list to attract buying interest.
Several buyers have agreed to off-take larger quantities, concerning that the resilient upstream propylene market, coupled with the firm Chinese materials could support a rebound.
The firming local market contrast to the weakening sentiment in Southeast and South Asia, narrowing the opportunity window for Chinese suppliers to export cargoes to these markets with reasonable profit margins.
Local producers maintain a firm stance on the prices claiming the low inventories pressure after the holiday, however, traders and distributors started to report resistance from buyers.
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