Argus' Santosh Navada discussed with Ashish Kulkarni, Argus' lead aromatics consultant, the key drivers behind aromatics demand in 2025 and assess the critical factors likely to influence paraxylene–naphtha spreads in the coming months. They discuss:

Outlook on the Northeast Asia aromatics market

Perspective on China’s anti-involution initiative and South Korea petrochemical rationalization

Reason behind the recent PX price surge in Asia observed in December

Implications of the US tariffs on the aromatics market

Key bullish and bearish factors that could influence aromatics market 

Further details and additional insights are available from Argus Aromatics experts and Argus publications, including: