Plasticisers: Trading
How Indian buyers price DOP against Korean imports
What this tab covers How it is bought and sold: buyers and sellers, price benchmarks and who publishes them, exchanges, contract types, traders, how Indian buyers price it, recent price points, and good sources to follow.Who buys, and where
- PVC compounders, cable makers and leather-cloth makers in China, India, South-East Asia and Europe
Who sells, and from where
- Korean, Taiwanese and Chinese exporters; integrated European and US producers
Price benchmarks
| Benchmark | Publisher | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| ICIS DOP/DINP/DOTP Asia and Europe | ICIS | spot, weekly |
| Indian DOP and DBP advisory | Indian Petrochem | monthly advisory |
Exchanges
| Venue | Contract | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None | not exchange-traded | PVC futures on Dalian are an indirect signal |
Contract types
- Monthly contracts with feedstock formulas in Europe and the US
- Spot cargoes and ISO-tank trade in Asia
Traders and distributors
- Asian chemical traders and distributors (indicative)
How Indian buyers price it
- Import parity off CFR India Korean and Taiwanese DOP plus duty
- Producer list prices by KLJ and others
- DGTR trade remedies on DOP inputs (phthalic anhydride ADD from Aug 2026)
Recent price points
| Date | Price | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Nov 2025 | China DOP down RMB 1,700-1,750/t | China domestic | ResourceWise (Dec 2025) |
Good sources to follow
ResourceWise blog (plasticisers)free blog · ResourceWiseannual plasticiser market reviews
Indian Petrochem DOP and DBP advisorypaid research site · Indian PetrochemIndian plasticiser prices
ICIS newsfreemium newsletter · ICISplasticiser and oxo-alcohol markets