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Asian PTA plunges last week from sluggish demand

01 Sep '15
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PTA prices plunged in Asia in the last week ending Aug 29 from sluggish demand in the region coupled with ample availability.

In FE Asia, average prices went down by US$ 35/ton or 6.03 per cent and were assessed at US$ 545/ton in the last week, as compared to its previous week.

In SE Asia, average prices slipped by US$ 33/ton and were quoted at US$ 567/ton in the last week, down 5.50 per cent as against its prior week.

In India, average prices dropped by US$ 32/ton and were offered at US$ 573/ton in the last week, a decrease of 5.29 percent versus its earlier week.

In China, average prices declined by US$ 40/ton or 6.90 per cent from its previous week and were spotted at US$ 540/ton last week.

ALCHEMPro News Desk – India

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