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M-Xylene Price Trend and Forecast
M-Xylene Price Trend and Forecast
Regional Price Overview
Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of m-Xylene in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).
M-Xylene Price Trend for the First Half of 2023
Asia
The price trends of M-Xylene performed fairly in the Asian market in the first half of 2023. Prices exhibited fluctuating patterns throughout the said period. As the market started reviving in China post removal of lockdown restrictions, demands from both domestic and international markets started rising.
Prices inclined, and manufacturing also started inclining along. Spot Prices started at an average of around 1008 USD/MT in January 2023 and inclined till April with around a 12% rise. But as the inventories rose and inquiries from downstream industries dipped, prices declined in the last months of the second quarter. The Chinese spot prices averaged around 1030 USD/MT in June’23.
In a similar manner, M-Xylene prices oscillated in the Indian domestic market. Average spot prices inclined from about 954 USD/MT in January to around 1063 USD/MT in March 2023 in the first quarter and wavered at around 1027 USD/MT in June by the end of the second quarter. Overall, the market remained afloat.
Europe
European M-Xylene market resembled the Asian market trends and fluctuated throughout the said period. Some inclinations in the price curve were attributed to the market demands from downstream rubber and leather industries. Whereas piled-up excess supplies dragged the prices down occasionally, the overall market sentiments remained afloat.
North America
The North American market was still stable compared to the other global markets. Market sentiments were dull as inventories were saturated, and the downstream industries didn’t pose much demand. Cheap Asian imports were available as the manufacturing sectors started reviving in China. Overall, dull market sentiments were observed.
Analyst Insight
According to the Procurement Resource, the M-Xylene prices are expected to fluctuate, given the current pricing fundamentals and rising inflation rates.
M-Xylene Price Trend for the Second Half of 2022
Asia
The prices of m-Xylene prices showcased a fluctuating price pattern in Asia in the second half of the year 2022. Some short-lived hikes were observed, but mostly the prices wavered on the lower end. As the third quarter began prices started falling owing to little to no demand. But as the aftereffects of covid-19 lockdown in China started fading, some industrial activities resuscitated pushing up the prices a bit, later that quarter.
The final quarter recorded a declining trend in the m-xylene prices given the demand destruction amid harsh market conditions. Industrial revival in China didn’t prioritize downstream leather and rubber industries as much causing the prices to fall both in India and China.
Europe
Europe replicated the price trends as seen in the Asian market. The poor demands were attributed to the decreasing purchasing power caused by double-digit inflation and high energy costs. Even though the prices of crude oil started normalising in the last quarter, no impact on the prices was seen as the market enquiries took to a bare minimum. The hiked interest rates along with falling buyers’ confidence in the market further aided this decline.
North America
The North American market witnessed mixed price trends for m-Xylene during the said period. As the freight situations improved and supply chains started restoring, upstream costs were reduced and stabilized. Occasional demand hikes pushed the prices up sometimes, but overall bearish demands kept the market sentiment low.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the price trends for m-Xylene are expected to remain volatile in the coming months. Considering the sufficient inventories and falling upstream cost pressure, a significant rise in the market offtakes will directly impact the m-xylene prices.
M-Xylene Price Trend For the First Half of 2022
Asia
Prices for m-Xylene surged in Asia due to increased demand from downstream battery, solvent, and intermediates companies. The price of m-Xylene in India increased by 8.1% in the first quarter, with prices hovering at 1342-1434 USD/MT in March.
Throughout the second quarter of 2022, the price trends of m-Xylene fluctuated. As a result of the COVID revival, the market was closed in April, causing the price to initially fall. Because to port congestion and low purchasing attitude, the merchandise was stacked. After the lockdown restrictions were lifted, the local market regained its vitality.
Europe
Prices of m-Xylene in Europe were observed to fluctuate in Q1 2022, with a drop in February reaching 815 USD/MT CIF Hamburg, then rising in March. Because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the prices of upstream naphtha and crude oil fluctuated, causing fluctuations in m-Xylene prices.
The xylene market in the United Kingdom increased in the second quarter of 2022. The Russian incursion into Ukraine pushed up the price of upstream crude, which pushed up the price of m-Xylene. The shortage of raw materials as a result of restrictions against importing Russian oil increased the expenses even higher.
North America
Price trends for m-Xylene in North America climbed during the first quarter of 2022 due to increased demand from the paints and coatings sector. m-Xylene prices mirrored crude oil market’s mood, rising first to a very high level before settling into an acceptable range in the middle of Q1 2022. In the second quarter of 2022, m-Xylene continued to climb in the US market.
The price of m-Xylene increased in tandem with the price of upstream Mixed Xylene. Because of the product's scarcity, the rising tensions induced by sanctions on Russian imports increased the cost of upstream crude. Furthermore, demand from downstream Isophthalic Anhydride producers increased, further inflating the m-Xylene price.
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About
M-xylene appears as a colourless, sweet-smelling liquid. It is one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene which all together as known as xylenes. It is both insoluble in water and less dense than water.
Product Details
| Report Features | Details |
| Product Name | M-Xylene |
| HS CODE | 29024200 |
| CAS Number | 108-38-3 |
| Industrial Uses | Rubber Industry, Production of gasoline, Leather industry |
| Chemical Formula | C8H10 |
| Synonyms | 1,3-Xylene, 1,3-Dimethylbenzene |
| Molecular Weight | 106.16 g/mol |
| Supplier Database | Merck KGaA, Honeywell International Inc., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC. |
| Region/Countries Covered | Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
| Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirements of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 360-degree analyst support after report delivery |
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Production Processes
- Production of M-Xylene via Adsorptive Separation
This procedure involves the adsorptive separation of a mixture of C8 aromatics in order to recover m-xylene along with other xylenes, which are then further separated to produce m-xylene.
Methodology
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).
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