Indian Styrene Market Stable, CFR Drops

India Styrene Monomer: CFR India falls tracking China market; Indian market stable / Ex-tank Kandla offers rises to Rupees 84-85/kg / Premium to CFR China market up at $12/mt

Jun 12, 2026

The Indian styrene market turned firm for the week ending Aug. 29, amid stable demand and positive buying interest. the weekly styrene monomer CFR India marker down $29/mt from the last assessment at $890.50/mt on Aug 29. The premium to CFR China was up $2/mt week over week at $12/mt on Aug. 29, under offers heard at CFR China plus $18- $22/mt from buyers and sellers, and above a buying idea at CFR China flat. The assessment was also under separate tradable ideas from a seller at CFR China plus $18-$20/mt and above a tradable idea from a buyer at CFR China plus $10/mt. The assessment also considered rising domestic prices and improved fundamentals. “Market seems to be improving, and tradable levels would be CFR China plus $18-$20/mt”, said a...

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