Asian Butadiene Price & Supply Trends

Asian Butadiene: Bullish on persistent tight regional supply / Most Jan-loading cargoes sold out / Buy-sell indications rise week over week

Jun 04, 2026

The Asian butadiene markets rose in the week ended Dec. 19, as several trade sources cited persistent tightness in regional supply for January. Operating rates at naphtha-fed steam crackers in Asia remained below capacity, while ongoing and upcoming shutdowns in Southeast Asia were expected to keep supply constrained, traders and producers said. Firm bids and offers for January-loading cargoes were limited during the week, with several producers reporting they were sold out. In the CFR China and Northeast Asia markets, selling indications were heard at $950-$1,000/mt, with traders attributing the range to limited regional availability. Buyers, however, remained cautious, citing typically slow derivative sales during winter months, which reduced buying urgency for butadiene. Buying indications were heard at $900-$910/mt CFR China on the day. Deals in the Chinese domestic markets...

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