March 2024 Updates

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Intratec Release Notes

10 min readMar 8, 2024

February 2024 data are now available. Available forecasts through until November 2024. Next Release is scheduled to April 8th, 2024. Find below the main improvements and updates made during this release.

Intratec Primary Commodity Prices

Activated Carbon, China: Started coverage of Activated Carbon Prices in China, Europe, NE Asia, Southeast Asia, and in the US under Inorganic Chemicals Industry.
Aluminum Alloy, United States: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Aluminum Metal, Europe: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jun-2009 to May-2021 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Aluminum Metal, United States: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Aluminum Metal: Started coverage for Aluminum price, spot, i-w in China.
Aluminum Oxide, China: Final data calculation model updated. Final data calculation model updated. Price basis changed. From Jan-2024 onwards, prices refer to spot, i-w.
Aluminum Oxide, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, data refer to spot price, cif.
Aluminum Oxide, Southeast Asia: Final data reviewed. Prices from Apr-2019 to May-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Aluminum Sulfate: Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Ammonium Hydroxide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in C. Europe and Southeast Asia.
Aniline, Southeast Asia: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data.
Barium Chloride, China: Commodity discontinued. Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Bisphenol A, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Dec/23 onwards, data refer to spot price, exw.
Borax: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in SE Asia.
Boron Carbide, Africa: Commodity discontinued. Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Bromine: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Europe and in the US.
Butanol, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, data refer to spot price, fob.
Calcium Carbide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa, Middle East and S. America.
Calcium Carbonate: Started coverage of contract prices in Northeast Asia (South Korea). Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa, China and S. America.
Calcium Chloride, Europe: Commodity discontinued. Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Carbon Black, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Dec/23 onwards, datarefer to spot price, exw.
Carbon Disulfide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in SE Asia.
Caustic Soda: Started coverage of contract prices in Germany and Southeast Asia (India). Discontinued coverage of transaction prices in the Netherlands and Africa.
Chlorine: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa, China, Middle East, SE Asia and South America.
Chromium Trioxide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Middle East.
Coal Tar Pitch, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Dec/2023 onwards data refer to spot price, exw.
Coal Tar Pitch, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Dec/2023 onwards data refer to spot price, cfr.
Cobalt Hydroxide: Started coverage of Cobalt Hydroxide Prices under Metals & Mining Industry.
Cobalt Metal, Europe: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Cobalt Metal, Global: Data series description improved. Data refer to Global spot prices.
Cold Rolled Carbon Steel Coil, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data refer to spot prices.
Cold Rolled Carbon Steel Coil, United States: Final data reviewed. Price basis changed. From Mar-2015 onwards, the data series concerns spot prices. Mar-2015 to Nov-2023 data were reviewed in the light of the new calculation model.
Copper, China: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jan-2015 to Jun-2022 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published. Price basis description was improved.
Copper, Europe: Final data reviewed. Prices from Dec-2011 to Mar-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Copper, Global: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data series description improved. Prices refer to Global spot prices.
Copper Oxide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Middle East.
Copper Scrap, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot prices.
Cumene, United States: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, prices refer to contract price, fob.
Cyclohexane, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, prices refer to contract price, fob.
Cyclohexanone, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Dec/2023 onwards prices refer to spot prices.
Diammonium Phosphate, Africa: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, prices refer to spot price, fob.
Ethylbenzene, United States: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data.
Ethylene, China: Final data reviewed. Prices from Oct-2022 to Apr-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Ethylene Glycol, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, prices refer to spot price, fob.
Ferrous Scrap, Middle East: Final data reviewed. Prices from Dec-2015 to Jun-2022 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
H Beam, Southeast Asia: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data.
Hot Dipped Galvanized Coil, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Hot Dipped Galvanized Coil, United States: Final data reviewed. Prices from Aug-2020 to Feb-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Coil, China: Forecast model updated. Price forecast for Carbon Steel Hot Rolled Coil is now available. Price basis description was improved.
Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Coil, Europe: Forecast model updated. Price forecast for Carbon Steel Hot Rolled Coil is now available.
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Plate, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, exw.
Hot Rolled Stainless Steel Plate, Southeast Asia: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, cif.
Hydrochloric Acid: Started coverage of contract prices and discontinued coverage of transaction prices in Europe (Germany) and Southeast Asia.
Hydrofluoric Acid: Started coverage of contract prices in Germany. Discontinued coverage of transaction prices in Africa, Middle East and Germany.
Hydrogen Peroxide: Started coverage for Hydrogen Peroxide prices in China and India. Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa and Thailand.
Iron Ore, South America: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Jul/2023 onwards prices refer to spot price, fob, 65%Fe.
Lead Metal, China: Final data reviewed. Prices from Nov-2011 to Dec-2017 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published. Price basis description was improved.
Lead Monoxide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa.
Lithium Carbonate, Global: Data series description improved. Data refer to global battery-grade Lithium Carbonate spot prices, cif, China.
Lithium Carbonate: Started coverage of Global spot prices, ddp, China for industrial-grade Lithium Carbonate. Discontinued coverage of prices in the US.
Lithium Hydroxide, Global, cif, China: Final data reviewed. Prices from May-2021 to Feb-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published. Price basis description was improved.
Lithium Hydroxide: Started coverage of global spot price and discontinued coverage of transaction prices in the US, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Magnesium Hydroxide, China: Commodity discontinued. Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Molybdenum Oxide: Started coverage of Molybdenum Oxide Prices under Metals & Mining Industry.
Monoammonium Phosphate, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, prices refer to spot price, fob.
Naphthalene, Southeast Asia: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data.
Nickel, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Nickel, Global: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data series description improved. Prices refer to Global spot price, i-w.
Nickel Chloride: Started coverage of spot prices in China. Discontinued coverage of prices in S. America and SE Asia.
Nickel Sulfate: Started coverage of spot prices in China. Discontinued coverage of prices in S. America and SE Asia.
Nylon, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Oct-23 onwards, prices refer to spot price, cfr.
Nylon 66, China: Final data reviewed. Final data reviewed. From Aug-2023 onwards, prices refer to spot price, exw, inject.
Palladium Metal, Europe: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Palladium Metal, Global: Data series description improved. Prices refer to Global spot price, i-w, US.
Palladium Metal, United States: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jan-2007 to Mar-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Phosphorus Oxychloride, Central Europe: Commodity discontinued. Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Phosphorus Trichloride: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in C. Europe.
Phthalic Anhydride, United States: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Nov/23 onwards, prices refer to contract price, fob.
Platinum, Europe: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Platinum, Global: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data series description improved. Prices refer to Global spot price, i-w, US.
Polypropylene, Middle East: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Sep-2023 onwards prices refer to spot price, fob, United Arab Emirates.
Potassium Carbonate, China: Final data calculation model updated. Price basis changed. From Nov-2014 onwards, prices refer to spot, exw.
Potassium Carbonate, Europe: Final data calculation model updated. Price basis changed. Prices refer to transaction, fob. The whole historical series was reviewed accordingly.
Potassium Carbonate, : Started coverage of prices in India and Northeast Asia (South Korea). Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa and South America.
Potassium Permanganate: Discontinued coverage of prices in South America.
Precipitated Silica, China: Started coverage of Silicon Dioxide Prices in China and Europe under Inorganic Chemicals Industry.
Propylene, China: Final data reviewed. Prices from Oct-2022 to May-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Propylene, United States: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, fob, Mont Belvieu.
Reinforcement Bar, China: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jan-2007 to Dec-2017 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published. Price basis description was improved.
Reinforcement Bar, Middle East: Final data reviewed. Prices from Dec-2015 to Feb-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Silicon Carbide, : Started coverage of transaction prices in China and discontinued coverage of prices in Russia, Central Europe, Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Silver, Global: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data series description improved.
Soda Ash, : Started coverage of Germany contract prices and discontinued coverage of transaction prices in Germany and prices in Africa.
Sodium Bicarbonate, China: Final data calculation model updated. Price basis changed. From Jul-2020 onwards, prices refer to spot, exw.
Sodium Bicarbonate: Started coverage of Sodium Bicarbonate prices in Turkey. Discontinued coverage of prices in Saudi Arabia, Adrica, South America and Southeast Asia.
Sodium Chlorate, Africa: Commodity discontinued. Commodity coverage discontinued. All assessments concerning this commodity have been retired.
Sodium Hypochlorite: Started coverage of contract prices in Europe (Germany).
Sodium Sulfides: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Europe.
Sodium Tripolyphosphate: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Central Europe and Middle East.
Tin, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data refer to spot price, i-w.
Tin, Global: Data series description improved. Data refer to Global spot price, i-w.
Titanium Dioxide: Started coverage of rutile grade spot prices in China and contract prices in Germany. Dicontinued coverage of transaction prices in Germany.
Toluene, South America: Final data reviewed. Price for Dec-2023 was reviewed due to changes in the data released by the primary source.
Toluene Diisocyanate, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Dec-2023 onwards prices refer to spot price, exw.
Wire Rod, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Prices refer to spot price, i-w.
Xylene, Europe: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. From Sep-2021 onwards prices refer to transaction price, cif.
Zinc, China: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data. Data refer to spot price, i-w.
Zinc Oxide: Data series discontinued. Discontinued coverage of prices in Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America. Started coverage of contract prices in Northeast Asia (South Korea).

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Intratec Energy Price References

Fuel Oil, Italy: Final data reviewed. Prices from Aug-2009 to Jun-2021 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Coal, Italy: Data series description reviewed to correctly match presented data.
Diesel, Canada: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jan-2007 to Sep-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Fuel Oil, United States: Final data reviewed. Prices from Nov-2007 to May-2021 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Crude Oil, Saudi Arabia: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jun-2014 to Jun-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Diesel, Saudi Arabia: Final data reviewed. Prices from Jan-2022 to Jun-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published. Price basis description was reviewed.
Fuel Oil, Belgium: Final data reviewed. Prices from Aug-2010 to Sep-2021 were reviewed to match the price basis currently published.
Fuel Oil, Netherlands: Final data reviewed. Prices from Aug-2010 to Sep-2021 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published.
Propane, Colombia: Final data reviewed. Apr-23 price was reviewed because outlier trade transactions were detected and removed from calculation.
Gasoline, Colombia: Final data reviewed. Jun-23 price was reviewed because outlier trade transactions were detected and removed from calculation.
Diesel, United Kingdom: Final data reviewed. Prices from Oct-2008 to Jun-2023 were reviewed in order to match the price basis currently published. Price basis description was reviewed.

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