Live Asian Toluene Prices: FOB Korea

Asian Toluene: Prices fall amid decline in upstream markets / Several toluene distributors listed in US sanctions list / Chinese producers hold offers firm despite weakness in gasoline markets / Port inventories in East China remain relatively stable at 41,300 mt

Jun 07, 2026

The price of toluene to have been $5/mt lower from the previous close at $643/mt FOB Korea, and the FOB China marker was $1/mt lower day over day at $661/mt Oct. 10, tracking a steep decline in upstream markets. Both upstream crude oil and naphtha prices experienced a steep decline Oct. 10, with the front-month ICE Brent futures contract $1.25/b lower on the session as of the Asian close at $64.98/b, while the C+F Japan naphtha marker was $7.50/mt lower at $576.75/mt. the FOB Korea H1 and H2 November laycans $5/mt lower day over day at $643/mt. The US Department of State announced additional entities that will be sanctioned, which include several Indian petrochemical distributors that import toluene. A trader said India’s biggest petrochemical importer is on the list, describing...

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