EST: Price indices for oilcrops and derived products
The month of October saw all three FAO price indices trailing the oilcrop complex continued rising. The oilseed and oilmeal indices rose moderately, increasing, respectively, by 2.3 and 2.4 points (or 1.7 and 2.2 percent) month-on-month, and remained above their year-earlier values. In the meantime, the vegetable oil index increased markedly
Research progress of novel bio-based plasticizers and their
Many bio-based PVC plasticizers, such as vegetable oil-based plasticizers, cardanol-based plasticizers, lactic acid-based plasticizers, waste cooking oil-based plasticizers, polyester plasticizers, hyperbranched plasticizers and so on, have been extensively studied.
Plasticizers Derived from Biomass Resources: A Short Review
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plasticizers derived from biomass resources (vegetable oil, cardanol, vegetable fatty acid, glycerol and citric acid) have been widely studied to replace petroleum-based o -phthalate plasticizers.
Plasticizers: Types, Uses, Classification, Selection & Regulation
Still the world’s most widely used PVC plasticizer DINP, DIDP: High molecular weight ortho-phthalates Aliphatic dibasic acid Esters – These include chemicals such as glutarates, adipates, azelates and sebacates. They are made from aliphatic dibasic acids such as adipic acid and alcohols.
FAO price indices for oilseeds, vegetable oils and oilmeals
The month of March saw all three price indices* trailing the oilseed complex falling from their levels in the previous month. The index for oilseeds dropped markedly, down 16.9 points (11.5 percent) to its lowest level since the beginning of 2025, while the oilmeal price index decreased by 8.6 points (5.9 percent) month-on-month.
- Why did plasticizer prices rise sharply in Q1 2022?
- Plasticizers prices rose sharply in Q1 2022 as a result of the sharp rise in crude oil prices and improved downstream demand. The price of dioctyl phthalate averaged 1875 USD/MT towards the end of first sector. The increase in upstream value prices and the strengthening domestic market demand were the main factors influencing this price shift.
- How much does dioctyl phthalate cost in India?
- In India, the price of dioctyl phthalate ( a commonly used plasticizer) averaged 1681 USD/MT CFR JNPT during the first quarter. The prices saw an increase of 5% during the second quarter in India due to the strong demand from construction and automobile sectors. Europe
- What are plasticizers used for?
- Plasticizers make materials more malleable and less brittle by lowering the intermolecular tensions between polymer chains, which lowers the glass transition temperature. In addition to improving the flexibility and elasticity of materials, plasticizers are essential in products like PVC pipes, cables, and vinyl flooring. Plasticizers Price Chart
- Why are plasticizer prices rising in Asia-Pacific?
- Asia The price trend for plasticizers showed an upwards trend in the the Asia-Pacific region during the first quarter owing to the domestic polymer segment's increased demand for the product as a result of better offtakes from China’s construction sector.
- What is a plasticiser or dispersant?
- A Plasticiser or dispersant refers to an additive that decreases the viscosity, or simply reduces the plasticity of a material, usually a plastic. Plasticiser enhances the flexibility and resilience of a material to which it is added. Thus, these are the substances that are added to modify or change physical properties of materials.
