Asian Toluene - Prices remain stable on thin trading
discussions■ East China stock rises in the week■ India's ex-tank remains stableAsian toluene prices remained stable on
September 30, with some spot discussions during the final day before rollover. FOB Korea toluene price
stability was achieved considering that crude and downstream prices had firmed
at 4.30 pm Singapore time. Benchmark naphtha, benzene, were lower. Based on tradable indicators at $1,050/mt CFR Vietnam, the
CFR Southeast Asia marker was stable week-on-week at $1,050/mt. Talks took place about Vietnam receiving offers at FOB
China, plus $50/mt. Tradable indications were heard at FOB Korea and
$115-$120/mt CFR SEA from sellers. The FOB
Southeast Asia marker was stable at $1,015/mt during muted spot negotiations. Sources said that spot trades were not heard and that
sellers were ignored. Sources said that east China's...