Benzene prices will be supported by the tight supply in China due to scheduled maintenance and low operating rates at plants. However, since prices were already up in August, September may see a nominal rise. Caprolactum markets in Asia will remain strong with firm feedstock support and modest demand. Downstream, nylon chip sales although continue to remain thin, but the overall low inventory may keep prices firm. Source: YnFx Price Forecast Report

The September US benzene contract price was settled US cents 40 down at US cents 420 a gallon in line with market expectations. However, US spot was assessed down in the last week of August. Europe benzene prices may go up on firm prompt supply and good styrene demand and on support of low August numbers. European caprolactum contract although remained inconclusive September will see inching up on benzene market support. In US, caprolactum prices are likely to down up given the fall in benzene

Cotton stocks are expected to reach upwards of 16 million ton this season, roughly accounting for 70% of consumption. With this level of overhang, it will be difficult to see prices moving above their current range even of 45% of the stock are held in China. This may impact cotton pricing in September since August saw mixed trends. Major indices and local price will see a rise in September. The expected rise change in prices in September emerges from two developments. One late rains in Ind

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