Asian Butadiene: Stable amid tight prompt supplies / Local China remains high compared to CFR China / More supplies seen available for Nov business

Oct 03, 2026

The Asian butadiene market was stable week over week on Oct. 2, with the CFR China butadiene price remaining at a five-month high of $1,600/mt on Oct. 2, supported by bullish rubber futures in China before the National Day holiday. China's National Day holiday began on Oct. 1, 2026. Chinese market participants are expected to return on Oct. 8. The Asian butadiene market was well supported by tight prompt H2 October supplies, as well as by a strong local China market, driven by bullish rubber futures. On the last day of trading in China, Sept. 30, the synthetic rubber futures for November on the Shanghai Futures Exchange shot up 540 yuan/mt to 16,000 yuan/mt. China's butadiene supplies are also seen as tight for prompt business, with local inventory levels reported...

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