Phenol-Acetone Price Analysis: Q4 Outlook

Discussions for phenol remain muted / SE Asia demand expected to slow in Q4 to Q1

Jun 06, 2026

CFR China phenol down $20/mt week over week at $770/mt on Oct. 14, tracking the decline in the domestic China market. CFR Southeast Asia was assessed $20/mt lower week over week at $830/mt, tracking the change in CFR China. A trader in China noted that there are currently limited spot trades for phenol imports into China, with imports mostly attributed to term volumes supplied by producers in the Middle East. Discussions for phenol remain muted in Southeast Asia, with a distributor noting that "there's no activity in Southeast Asia." CFR China acetone down $15/mt week over week at $535/mt on Oct. 14, above a buying indication heard at $530/mt. CFR Southeast Asia was assessed stable week over week at $610/mt, in line with tradable indications heard at the same level....

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