- Market Overview
- Strategic Analysis
- Key Features
Market Overview
Duration: Short-term – 2-year price forecast and market outlook
North America Aromatics provides a comprehensive view of world markets for aromatics and derivatives and in-depth analysis on economic concerns, trade, and operational issues impacting the industry.
Comprehensive monthly market price, supply, demand, and trade data and analysis for:
- Benzene
- Cumene/Phenol
- Cyclohexane
- Mixed Xylenes
- Paraxylene
- Pygas
- Orthoxylene
- Styrene
- Terephthalic Acid
- Toluene
Strategic Analysis
Duration: Short-term – 2-year price forecast and market outlook
The North America Market Service delivers a comprehensive analysis of the North American aromatics market, combining timely market-moving news, price benchmarks, and expert market commentary. Designed for industry professionals, this service offers valuable insights into the factors shaping supply, demand, and pricing across key aromatics products.
While focused on the North American aromatics landscape, the service also integrates the influence of global market dynamics, acknowledging the interconnected nature of international trade and pricing. Subscribers benefit from regularly updated short- and medium-term forecasts on supply/demand trends, pricing outlooks, and profit margins, empowering them to make informed, forward-looking decisions.
Key Features
Duration: Short-term – 2-year price forecast and market outlook
PRICES COVERED
Contract and spot price summary with a brief review of current market conditions.
Chemicals covered : Benzene, Cumene, Phenol, Cyclohexane, Mixed Xylenes, Paraxylene, Phthalic Anhydride, Pygas, Orthoxylene, Reformate, Styrene, Polystyrene, DMT, Terephthalic Acid and Toluene.
NORTH AMERICA AROMATICS DAILY MARKET SNAPSHOT
As a valued subscriber to the North America Aromatics Service, you also receive access to the North America Aromatics Daily, a supplemental report that offers an alternative pricing reference to the traditional month-end spot postings in the Aromatics Weekly. Rather than relying solely on monthly averages, this daily report captures verified price postings and reflects more immediate market activity.
The Aromatics Daily features U.S. Gulf Coast spot price assessments for benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes (actual or notional), along with closing prices for key U.S. energy benchmarks. It also includes calculations of critical alternative values and extraction indices. Each product listing is accompanied by a running monthly average of spot prices, giving subscribers timely and actionable insight into market trends.
GLOBAL WEEKLY MARKET SNAPSHOT
Clients receive a weekly email containing a comprehensive market overview, along with a summary of contract and spot prices across the U.S., West Europe, and Asia/Pacific regions.
GLOBAL MONTHLY MARKET REPORT
The Asia Aromatics Service provides comprehensive, data-driven insight into the evolving Asia aromatics market. This service offers in-depth commentary on major aromatic products, including detailed analysis of current and short-term supply and demand dynamics, market trends, and price forecasts. Each product-specific section features updates on plant operations, regional trade data, and key market-moving developments.
In addition to product-level insights, the service examines broader macroeconomic drivers and regional dynamics shaping the Asian aromatics landscape. Designed for decision-makers who need clarity and speed, the report is concise, highly visual, and structured to deliver actionable market intelligence efficiently.
DATA SUPPLEMENT
This report delivers essential market intelligence for the aromatics sector, featuring up-to-date plant operating schedules, quarterly supply and demand balances, and in-depth production economics. Designed to support strategic planning and investment decisions, the report provides a clear view of capacity utilization, regional output trends, and cost structures across the global aromatics value chain.
ACCESS TO SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
One-on-one support via phone, email, or meetings to discuss topics covered in the monthly report.
SUPPLY & DEMAND
This service delivers short-term production news, up-to-date production statistics, and detailed plant-by-plant operating schedules, along with coverage of long-term structural changes in global supply. It also features in-depth end-use market analysis across a wide range of downstream sectors, supported by comprehensive reviews of macro-level industry trends. These insights help clients anticipate market shifts and make informed strategic decisions in the evolving global aromatics landscape.
Chemicals covered in the U.S.: Benzene (BZE), Cumene (CUM), Phenol (PHL), Cyclohexane (CHX), Mixed Xylenes (MXY), Ortho-Xylene (OXE), Pseudocumene (PSE), Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA), Paraxylene (PXE), Styrene (STR), and Toluene (TOL)
TRADE
Comprehensive global trade insights for the aromatics market. This service includes up-to-date trade statistics, in-depth global trade flow analysis, and freight rate estimates across key shipping routes. It also provides detailed tracking of tariffs and sanctions affecting the movement of aromatics and related chemicals, helping stakeholders assess regulatory impacts and optimize global supply chain strategies.
OPERATING SCHEDULE
U.S. Market Coverage: Benzene (BZE), Cumene (CUM), Cyclohexane (CHX), Mixed Xylenes (MXY), Phenol (PHL), Paraxylene (PXE), Styrene (STR), and Toluene (TOL)