Toluene Price Trend: Live Market Data

Asia Toluene: Prices up despite quiet market / Most Asian markets closed / Crude futures continue climb

Jun 03, 2026

Asian toluene prices moved higher Feb. 20 amid few spot discussions as most Asian markets remained closed for the Lunar New Year holidays. There were no transparent bids or offers during the Platts Market on Close assessment process Feb. 20. the FOB Korea and FOB China markers up $7/mt at $736/mt and $727/mt, respectively, while the prompt ex-tank East China supply market was stable from the previous session at Yuan 5,440/mt Feb. 20, equivalent to about $680.95/ mt on an import-parity basis. South Korea’s toluene exports reached 86,019 mt in January, rising 26.99% month over month and more than quadrupling year over year, customs data released Feb. 16 showed. Asian isomer-grade mixed xylene up $7/mt day over day at $748.50/mt FOB Korea, $772.50/mt CFR Taiwan and $754.50/mt CFR China on...

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