Asia FAE Q2 outlook remains largely optimistic from Q1 surges

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SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Spot fatty alcohol ethoxylates (FAE) prices are likely to continue on an uptrend in the second quarter, according to markets sources on 5 April. Prices had been bolstered in the first quarter on the back of stronger feedstock fatty alcohol and ethylene oxide (EO) prices. The mid-point for FAE-7 and FAE-9 CIF China prices was at $1,100/tonne CIF China in the week ended 6 January according to ICIS data. Prices remained largely stable until 9 March, when prices started its uptrend to $1,425/tonne CIF China by the end of March.