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Global C4 Olefins & Elastomers

Chemical Market Advisory Service: Global C4 Olefins & Elastomers from IHS Markit (formerly CMAI C4s & Elastomers Market Advisory Service) provides near-term market intelligence on butadiene, butylenes, MTBE and C4-based elastomers. Clients rely on our impartial analyses, supported by independent data, to make optimal decisions in this highly complex market.

Understanding the intricacies of the global C4s and elastomers supply chain requires deep knowledge of the highly different drivers and regulatory patterns influencing its components. Chemical Market Advisory Service: Global C4 Olefins & Elastomers harnesses more than three decades of industry experience to bring you the most comprehensive view of these world markets. Through continual, personal contact with key industry sources, chemical consultants gather and study industry-specific data, then analyze and translate it into valuable insights and forecasting advice.

Clients receive a monthly market summary and appendix, containing current and forecasted prices, supply and demand balances, operating schedules and other key market metrics. Near mid-month, our consultants deliver a separate, detailed report on a timely issue facing the global C4s and elastomers industry.

Clients may opt to add on a weekly price and market analysis service covering butadiene and major derivatives in Asia, Chemical Market Advisory Service: Asia C4 Olefins & Elastomers

Products covered:
  • Crude C4s
  • Butadiene
  • Butylenes / Butenes
  • MTBE
  • Other rubber feedstocks
  • Synthetic rubber (styrene butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber)
  • Natural rubber
  • Tires

Deliverables

Subscribers to Chemical Market Advisory Service: Global C4 Olefins &Elastomers receive:
Monthly Market Analysis
Market Summary
  • Emailed beginning of month
  • Current and forecast market pricing
  • Market event updates
  • Market intelligence
Data Appendix
  • Emailed monthly with summary
  • Price histories
  • Price forecasts
  • Production economics
  • Supply and demand balances
  • Operating schedules
  • Trade statistics and more
Market Research Focus Report
  • Emailed mid-month
  • Additional research about timely issues facing the C4 and elastomers industry
  • Past topics have included:
    • Butadiene merchant market characteristics
    • Rubber industry macroeconomics
    • China’s impact on global markets
    • MTBE
    • Global trade patterns of C4 and related commodities
    • Synthetic-natural rubber inter-competition
    • Long-term outlook for butadiene markets
    • Tire production geographic shifts
The Chemical Economy & Energy Overview Report
  • The Chemical Economy & Energy Overview Report (formerly CMAI Economy & Energy Overview Report):
    • Emailed at month’s end
    • Monthly global economic updates
    • Quarterly regional economic updates
    • Valuable crude oil and natural gas data
  • Access to chemical consultants who will provide consulting, explanation and basic support in order to understand the analysis
  • A user name and password for unlimited downloads for historical copies of reports in PDF format
  • Unlimited access to our proprietary price and production economics database:
    • Monthly price forecast and cash margin data updated weekly
    • Historical data archives
  • Data from our extensive database upon request
Chemical Market Advisory Service: Global C4 Olefins & Elastomers

Chemical Market Advisory Service: Global C4 Olefins & Elastomers clients may purchase an additional subscription to the Chemical Market Advisory Service: Asia C4 & Elastomers (additional fee) a weekly report containing prices and analysis of markets for butadiene and major derivatives in Asia.

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