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Macroeconomic updates
Petrochemicals
1650
LDPE ($/MT)
LLDPE ($/MT)
1150
650
Jan'20
Dec'20
Dec 21 Mar'22
Fertilizers
1100
Urea ($/MT)
600
100
Jan'20
Dec'20
Dec 21 Mar'22
Steel
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Demand for most of the petrochemicals slightly inched
downward, as buyers remained cautious hoping for lower
prices after reaching its peak in last year. Also, seasonal
effects weighed on most of the commodities' demand,
mainly during early parts of the year.
Supply side was affected amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
enforcing sharp rise in energy prices; specifically during
latter part of 1Q-22, challenging plant economics.
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During first two months of 2022, fertilizer prices demonstrated
bearish trends; while starting from March'22 the prices
started to demonstrate strength on account of higher energy
prices and Russian sanctions posing uncertainty of supply
interruptions.
950
Rebar ($/MT)
750
550
350
Jan'20
12
Dec'20
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Dec 21 Mar'22
Steel prices continued its positive trajectory since Q4-20,
underpinned by increase in steel demand linked to elevated
construction activity, coupled with higher raw material costs
internationally. However, prices during second half of 2021
have slightly softened after peaking until mid of 2021.
Recently the prices again slightly started to pick-up.
Prices within the domestic steel market remained aligned
with international market trends.
Note: Market prices have been sourced from Bloomberg with Asian benchmarks and may not
reflect actual prices realized by IQ
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