US May epoxy pressured by higher imports, slower demand

摘要

HOUSTON (ICIS)--Downward pressure is emerging for US epoxy this month, as a slight tightness in feedstock epichlorohydrin (ECH) is outweighed by pressure from imports and headwinds in demand. PRICES US May epoxy contract discussions continue, with moderate-to-significant decreases mentioned. This comes as bearish sentiment from overseas markets kicks in after a delay, and amid a higher influx of imports, especially from South Korea.