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Cumene Demand Growth to Replicate That of Phenol According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.
June 13, 2011
LONDON – The outlook for future development of the cumene industry is closely tied to the performance of phenol derivatives. Cumene demand growth is forecast to reach almost the same rates as that of phenol. In the last five-year period …
Global Phenol Market to Remain Tight in Future According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.
June 6, 2011
LONDON – The global phenol market is largely reported to be tight. The demand is on the rise and there are no new capacities coming on stream, and some shutdowns are still underway. The phenol producers, most specifically from western …
Strong Bismuth Demand Liable for Higher Prices from China According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd.
May 31, 2011
LONDON – During the period of 2011 – 2016 global bismuth production is anticipated to grow at an average rate of 3.8% per year. The volume will amplify from 8 thousand t to 9.5 thousand t. Refinery production is projected …
Annual Consumption Growth of 5% Expected on Formaldehyde Market According to Merchant Research & Consulting, Ltd.
May 26, 2011
LONDON – Formaldehyde is fairly easy to produce but it cannot be shipped over long distances. It can generate stability-associated problems during transportation. So this chemical product is usually produced close to the point of consumption. Consequently, global formaldehyde trade …
Rapid Price Escalation Awaits Titanium Dioxide Market during 2012 According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.
May 25, 2011
LONDON – Titanium dioxide is a key ingredient in automobile paint production and currently is in short supply. As the demand for cars and other consumer goods increases so does the demand for titanium dioxide. The global titanium dioxide sector …
Iran and Saudi Arabia to Increase Caustic Soda Exports by 2013 According to Merchant Research & Consulting Ltd.
May 24, 2011
LONDON – Since several major producers in northeast Asia would not be providing caustic soda at the moment due to focusing on booming domestic market cargo availabilities are expected to be limited. That might tighten situation for some countries caustic …