The US exported 614.7 million liters (162.27 million gallons) of ethanol in April, 86% more than in April 2017, but down 24.51% month on month, US Census Bureau data showed Wednesday. SEE MORE The European propylene market looks fairly bullish this week on the back of light feedstocks usage, maintenance works at refineries and healthy offtake, with spot prices expected to remain at a premium to the contract price. SEE MORE The performance of Asian petrochemical markets this week will be determined mainly by supply forces. The availability of cheaper Chinese cargoes and high inventory levels at the ports could exert downward pressure on benzene, propylene and polypropylene going forward. SEE MORE Vietnam’s imports of organic fertiliser has surged in the past three years, reflecting increasing demand for the green product. SEE MORE The global urea market is building on recent gains, with prices increasing further as producers have committed most of their June cargoes and started selling material for July. SEE MORE