Even though, demand for PS in Asia faltered and buyer bids for both GPPS and HIPS were reduced further this week, sellers were seen keen to prevent any further down adjustments in their offer prices at the start of the current week.
PS producer based in South Korea mentioned cues from upstream benzene and SM remain negative hence they do not blame their customers for resisting purchases at the current price. |
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SM rates are down to near about the USD 1300/mt FOB level and buyers of PS are bidding for july GPPS the the USD 1430/mt CAR CHINA. Bids for Hips are at the USD 1470/mt CAR levels.
The production margins are poor and PS makers prefer to reduce run rates at their facilities rather then lower their offers. BASF Korea has cut operating rates. |