Episode 1074: PODCAST: Asia ethylene term talks kick off in Kunming amid stalemate for November spot

KUNMING (ICIS) -- November arrival discussions have been locked in stalemate for Asia ethylene between a weakening downstream and rising costs. Term discussions for 2024 have kicked off, with players noting that discussions may take longer due to the uncertainties in market conditions which have been exacerbated by recent geopolitical tensions. In this podcast ICIS markets editor Josh Quah reports from China on the market conditions and outlook for ethylene in the continent.