Vinyl Acetate Monomer

US VAM demand softness continues in export arena, invento...

The US vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) export market continues to face weakened demand with readily available supplies, adding pressure during summer months. Typically, seasonal demand has an uptick in Q2 for construction...
Chems face demand shock similar to 2008 as coronavirus go...

As coronavirus goes global, chemical markets can expect a demand shock similar to the 2008 financial crisis, with the prospects of a recession in the first half of 2020 becoming increasingly likely. In Europe, however...
coronavirus outbreak supply chain disruption worsens

Supply chain disruption from the clampdowns on the spread of the coronavirus will cause major headaches for chemical producers in the coming days and weeks. News media reports of the indefinite shutdown of one of the ...
Asia VAM

Demand growth in northeast Asia: Company Product capacity (tonnes/year) Location Start-up Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical 100,000 (EVA) Jiangsu, China End-2019/Jan 2020 Wacker 80,000 (VAE powder) Ulsan, South Kore...