Chemicals, Solvents & Intermediates

August 27, 2025

Platts publishes Asian EDC/VCM/Chlorine rationale for Aug. 21

Please note that Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has now published the Asia EDC/VCM/Chlorine rationale for Aug. 21.

The rationale is below and can also be found in Polymerscan and on Petrochemical Alert page 0688:

Platts assessed CFR Far East Asia EDC unchanged in the week ended Aug. 21 at $180/mt, partially considering a trade heard done at $190/mt, below an offer heard above $190/mt and in line with tradable indications heard at $170-$180/mt.

Platts assessed CFR Southeast Asia EDC unchanged in the week ended Aug. 21 at $190/mt in line with stable prices heard at $190/mt.

Platts assessed CFR FE Asia VCM unchanged in the week ended Aug. 21 at $522/mt, in line with tradable indications heard at below $500-$522/mt.

Platts assessed CFR SE Asia VCM unchanged in the week ended Aug. 21 at $550/mt, in line with a tradable indication heard at $550/mt.

Platts is part of S&P Global Commodity Insights.

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