Naphthalene Price Trend and Forecast | ChemAnalyst

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In Q3 2023, the price trajectory for Naphthalene Price in the US witnessed a bearish price trend in the wake of limited market trades and limited product consumption from the downstream enterprises. The supply of Naphthalene in the USA remains ample to meet the downstream market requirement along with lackluster downstream enterprises. Imports of commodities from Japan to the USA remain feeble this quarter, with a negotiable price trend between the suppliers and buyers. Participation in the Naphthalene markets remained sluggish, and trade volumes were relatively low. Despite the surge in the feedstock coal market, the demand fundamentals from the downstream enterprises remain sluggish, declining the price trend. Operating rates among the enterprises are operated stably with cautiously operating downstream ventures. In Sept, the price of Naphthalene in the USA declined to USD 1876/ton CFR Houston. Oversupply fear hangs over the North American market, and significant players showcase discounts on bulk purchases. Due to an adequate supply and weak demand, the price of Naphthalene also decreased with subdued trade fundamentals.