Asia MTBE: FOB Singapore falls $17.54/mt; Chinese prices edge up / FOB China marker up $5/mt at $1,100/mt / Producers, traders cautious on 2027 term contracts

Oct 31, 2026

Asian MTBE FOB Singapore at $1,148.15/mt Oct. 30, down $17.54/mt day over day, with the cash differential to FOB Singapore 92 RON gasoline Mean of Singapore Strip (15-40 days) narrowing to $12.5/b. Chinese-origin MTBE prices recovered slightly, but remained below what producers would want to sell at, a market source said. Over the past week, a Chinese producer said several cargos loading across the second half of November were sold in the range of $1,120-$1,135/mt. However, as of Oct. 30, buying interest has dropped sharply with indications heard at $1,100/mt FOB China, the same producer said. “My transaction price last week was $1,130-$1,135/mt, but the decline this week has been too rapid,” the producer said. Another Chinese producer said that $1,100/mt is a reasonable selling price in the current market....

Exclusive market movement data, shipping lineups, demand signals and pricing rationale continue in full report.

Unlock complete article access with a paid account.

Continue Reading With Membership

This is a preview. Login and activate a paid plan to read the complete article.