Tight VCM supply in NE Asia to face headwinds from China’s slowing demand

摘要

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Tight supply is expected to support northeast Asia's vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) spot market, but demand from the China import market may taper off in the coming months as downstream activities slow down in the winter season. Discussions for September-arrival shipments took place at a wider range in the week. Sellers separately attempted to hike their offers, citing limited availability amid upcoming turnarounds in northeast Asia.