Indian Toluene: Market steady on thin trading activity / December ICE Brent futures contract at $100.26/b / Domestic toluene offers at 139 rupees/kg

Oct 03, 2026

The Indian toluene market remained stable Oct. 1 amid thin trade activity and limited spot offers. the CFR India toluene cash differential stable day over day at FOB Korea plus $156/metric ton on Oct. 1. toluene CFR India at $1,358/mt, up $11/mt day over day, while FOB Korea was at $1,202/mt up $11/mt over the same period. In the domestic market, ex- tank prices at Kandla were heard at 139 rupees/kg, down 4 rupees/kg amid several incoming cargoes. “Cash differential of $160-$165 has been quoted in the market, but with very limited offers”, mentioned a toluene enduser. “Won’t see much serious numbers until next week amid holidays in China. Moreover, even South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines’ markets are silent,” said a toluene end user. “Customers said that spot freight...

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