Para Phenylene Diamine (PPD) Prices: During the Quarter Ending December 2023

NORTH AMERICA

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Para Phenylene Diamine (PPD) market in North America witnessed notable price fluctuations driven by several key factors. High demand from the automotive sector led to increased consumption and restocking needs, particularly as supplies from China remained limited. This scarcity, coupled with heightened demand, resulted in tightened PPD inventories across the USA, prompting suppliers to raise their prices accordingly. Furthermore, the rising costs of PPD's feedstocks, Aniline, and Nitrobenzene, further contributed to the upward price trend. Importantly, no plant shutdowns occurred during this period.

While the USA experienced significant price shifts, with a 10% increase in November followed by a 1.2% decline in December, factors such as reduced demand from automotive industries and increased inventory levels of 6-PPD played roles in this fluctuation. Disruptions caused by the Yemen-based Houthi attack in the Red Sea delayed shipments from South Korea to the USA, prompting rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope, adding significant time to deliveries. Additionally, declining Aniline market prices contributed to lower operational costs for 6-PPD, prompting discounts on bulk purchases to manage existing inventory levels.

In summary, the North American PPD market maintained a bullish trend throughout the quarter, driven by robust demand and constrained supplies. The quarter ended with Para Phenylene Diamine prices for 6 PPD CFR Texas reaching USD 3280/MT, reflecting the overall positive price movement in the region.

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APAC

The fourth quarter of 2023 witnessed a bullish market for Para Phenylene Diamine (PPD) in the APAC region, characterized by low supply levels and strong demand from downstream industries. This shortage led to increased profitability for PPD producers, particularly as demand from the automotive sector surged. Notably, there were no reported plant shutdowns during this period.

Among APAC countries, South Korea experienced significant price changes, with PPD prices showing an upward trend, increasing by 4.10% compared to the previous quarter. This rise was fueled by robust demand from the automotive industry coupled with limited supplies. Additionally, while Aniline prices declined, Nitrobenzene prices inclined, contributing to the overall price dynamics.

Comparatively, the current quarter's price of PPD in South Korea stood at USD 2800/MT (FOB Busan), marking a 9% increase from the same quarter the previous year. Overall, bullish market conditions, driven by low supply and high demand, particularly from downstream industries, influenced the positive price trend in the APAC region, notably in South Korea.

EUROPE

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the 6-PPD market in Europe exhibited a bullish trend characterized by supply shortages unable to meet rising demand from the automotive sector. Producers responded by increasing production rates to address this growing demand, leading to heightened trade activities and increased freight charges due to rising fuel costs.

Elevated trade activities between major manufacturing units aimed to fulfill market needs amid low inventories and heightened demand from downstream automotive enterprises. Additionally, rising fuel transportation costs added to overall commodity prices, contributing to increased consumption rates of existing inventories and the need for restocking.

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