Episode 706: European ACN continues to see healthy ABS demand

English - November 10, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MB
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A balanced acrylonitrile (ACN) market in Europe continues to see a healthy pull on demand from the acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) sector.

Listen in as ICIS pricing editors Jane Massingham and Stephanie Wix talk about the latest developments and short-term expectations

- ACN balanced in Europe but good demand and high costs

- ABS supply remains short on lack of imports and ongoing force majeure

- Demand to remain strong despite big drops in automotive

- Costs add pressure to ABS market

- Despite a traditional softer December, demand into 2022 forecast to be good