Written by executive editor Tom Stundza, Purchasingdata.com's Chemicals Flash Report is published six times per year (Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun). This comprehensive market update - covering North American chemical markets - is something every petrochemical buyer should read and digest.

Here's a sneak peak at the latest edition of Chemicals Flash Report (February 19, 2010): 

Demand, prices growing slowly

Most chemicals companies are reporting improved sales in January and February from buyers—especially those in the electronics and automotive industries—who are paying more these days for petrochemical products. Purchasing magazine’s petrochemical prices index has grown by 2% in February following a 5% increase in January. The transaction prices for a market basket of chemicals and resins tracked for Purchasingdata.com have rebounded by an average 6% since December. March purchase prices are poised for further increases and analysts now suggest first quarter prices could show a rise of 8% vs. the fourth quarter of 2009.
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