European Benzene Market: Weak Demand and Oversupply Continue to Weigh ...
Recently, the European benzene market has remained trapped in a weak fundamental state. Companies across the benzene and its derivatives value chain are still facing the dual pressures of structural demand weakness and local oversupply.
European Benzene Market Stabilizes at Historic Lows Amid Muted Demand ...
Significantly, recent months witnessed a substantial decline in benzene imports, mainly due to rising logistics expenses and fuzzy demand prospects. However, the available stock levels are sufficient to satisfy Europe's slack demand.
Global benzene markets to navigate uncertainties in H1
Operating rates in Western Europe remain low, with little expectations for improvement, raising concerns for benzene and its derivatives, which are closely tied to the struggling construction and automotive sectors.
Chemical Week August 18/25: Benzene battles demand weakness
Ahead of September’s European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) Annual Meeting in Berlin, players across the benzene market and its derivatives continue to see value-chain conditions weighed by structural demand weakness and domestic oversupply.
Benzene's Tumultuous Shutdowns, Shocks and Shifting Flows | OPIS Insight
Asia’s benzene market was on a tumultuous ride in the first half of 2025, marked by erratic price swings, shifting trade flows and deepening global economic uncertainty.
Benzene Latest Price 2026, Trends, News, Supply Outlook
Looking ahead, benzene prices are anticipated to remain robust through 2025, supported by sustained demand in the automotive and construction sectors. However, ongoing regulatory reforms, environmental considerations, and geopolitical factors may influence regional production and pricing dynamics.
Benzene Prices, Analytics and Forecasts | ICIS
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European benzene supply set to tighten | Latest Market News
London, 17 September (Argus) — Benzene supply in Europe is set to tighten in the coming weeks because of scheduled cracker maintenance shutdowns.