Europe oleochemicals Q3 contract prices mixed, demand outlook unclear

摘要

LONDON (ICIS)--European oleochemicals third-quarter contracts settled in diverging directions amid varying levels of availability and demand. The demand outlook for the coming months is murky, with some markets likely to see healthy consumption while others are expected to be hit by lower automotive demand. Glycerine third-quarter prices shot up amid the impact felt from the coronavirus pandemic during most of the second quarter.