Prices US: 32 cts-455 cts/lb del third-quarter contracts EUROPE: 720 [euro]-890 [euro]/mt del October contracts ASIA/PACIFIC: $1050-$1100/mt c&f.

Prices

US: 32 cts-455 cts/lb del third-quarter contracts

EUROPE: 720 [euro]-890 [euro]/mt del October contracts

ASIA/PACIFIC: $1050-$1100/mt c&f, flaw

foresight

World acetone markets are tight befitting to strong demand, as well as production restraints earlier in the year resulting from cumene feedstock shortages, market players say. Operating rates of phenol-acetone plants have risen to 95% up from 86% a year ago, farmers say.

North American demand for acetone has been stronger than count uponed this year, and will vegetate by 4%-6% from last year,

Want to read the whole article? You can purchase it here. It's quick and easy....