Mathew Jolin-Beech

Nicole Simpson, a Markets Reporter for Oxalcohols, shares insights into the stagnant demand in the European oxo-alcohol market, driven by economic woes and geopolitical tensions. Cameron Birch discusses the glycoether market's struggles, highlighting persistent price pressures. Mathew Jolin-Beech analyzes trends in acrylic esters, noting significant price declines and the automotive sector's impact on demand. Together, they explore the implications of these challenges on the broader chemical market.

Editors Nicole Simpson, Mathew Jolin-Beech, Marion Boakye, and Cameron Birch discuss the tight supply chains in the oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets. They cover challenges with production, force majeure declarations, rising spot prices in the butyl acetate market, limited availability of butanol derivatives in Europe, and supply challenges in the Esther markets.