Linear Alkyl Benzene Prices, Demand, News, Chart and Forecast

Written by elijah001  »  Updated on: November 18th, 2024


  • United States: 2027 USD/MT

The linear alkyl benzene prices in the USA for Q4 2023 reached 2027 USD/MT in December. 

The latest report by IMARC Group, titled " Linear Alkyl Benzene Pricing Report 2024: Price Trend, Chart, Market Analysis, News, Demand, Historical and Forecast Data," provides a thorough examination of Linear Alkyl Benzene Prices. This report delves into the price of linear alkyl benzene globally, presenting a detailed analysis, along with informative price chart. Through comprehensive price analysis, the report sheds light on the key factors influencing these trends. Additionally, it includes historical data to offer context and depth to the current pricing landscape. The report also explores the demand, analyzing how it impacts market dynamics. To aid in strategic planning, the price forecast section provides insights into price forecast, making this report an invaluable resource for industry stakeholders.

Linear Alkyl Benzene Prices Analysis

  • South Korea: 1705 USD/MT
  • Germany: 1490 USD/MT

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The study delves into the factors affecting linear alkyl benzene price variations, including alterations in the cost of raw materials, the balance of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector-specific developments. 

The report also incorporates the most recent updates from the market, equipping stakeholders with the latest information on market fluctuations, regulatory modifications, and technological progress. It serves as an exhaustive resource for stakeholders, enhancing strategic planning and forecast capabilities.

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Linear Alkyl Benzene Price Trend -Last Quarter

An essential component of surfactants, which are compounds that reduce the surface tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid, is the organic compound linear alkyl benzene (LAB). The variables that propel the linear alkyl benzene (LAB) market, particularly in the latter part of 2023, are multifaceted and impact supply, demand, and price dynamics across different geographical areas. The LAB market in North America had a mixed trajectory, with a moderate to high supply and a discrepancy in demand that was marked by a local decline but a substantial export potential.

The market's pessimistic view was mostly affected by the difficulties facing the global economy and a weakening downstream surfactant demand. The price trend was somewhat supported by rising natural gas prices and high crude oil values, which offset the negative effects of rising feedstock benzene prices and volatile crude oil prices. A significant participant in this market, the United States, observed a little decline in LAB prices, which was consistent with the general trend of declining Benzene pricing amid declining crude oil prices.

Linear Alkyl Benzene Industry Analysis

In 2023, the size of the worldwide market for linear alkyl benzene was 4.4 million tons. The IMARC Group projects that the market would grow at a predicted CAGR of 3.50% from 2023 to 2032, or 6.1 million tons. The dynamics impacting the price of linear alkyl benzene (LAB) in December 2023 were complex and varied geographically, reflecting the state of the world economy, fluctuations in feedstock costs, and imbalances in supply and demand. Due to declining benzene prices and falling crude oil prices, which relieved LAB's cost constraints, the North American market—and especially the US market—saw a decrease in LAB pricing. A strong supply of the goods and low local demand, together with slow international trade, further contributed to this price decrease.

The minor price decline highlighted the market's susceptibility to changes in feedstock prices and global economic conditions, even in the face of a negative market trend and the lack of plant shutdowns.

In contrast, a different market dynamic was seen in the APAC area, especially in South Korea, where prices were driven up by low stocks as a result of weak supply but strong consumption from the downstream surfactant business. In addition to the relatively constant pricing from the previous quarter, the minor price decline from the previous year brought attention to the intricate balance that exists between supply and demand that shapes the market environment. The drop in LAB prices throughout Europe, especially in important nations like Germany, was a reflection of both greater economic difficulties and diminished demand.

High supply levels and competitively priced import cargoes also affected the market, even though there have been no reports of plant shutdowns. The intricate interdependencies that shape the worldwide LAB sector are reflected in these geographical insights of the LAB market in December 2023, which highlight the crucial roles played by supply-demand dynamics, feedstock price volatility, and economic circumstances in driving pricing trajectories.

Regional Price Analysis:

  • Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Hongkong, Singapore, 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
  • Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, South Africa, Nigeria, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco

Note: The current country list is selective, detailed insights into additional countries can be obtained for clients upon request.

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