US aromatics market was feeble, European and Asian prices were also weak.

摘要

In the week ending March 2, mixed xylene prices lost ground as MX-reformate spread narrowed. Toluene also closed lower as disproportionation operations were not profitable. MSTDP margins finished the week higher but TDP margins plunged due to prices weakness in MX. Meanwhile, benzene stayed firm as the market was waiting for styrene restart.