Alpha Pinene prices in India trended firmly higher through May **** as tightening availability and robust end-user buying sustained upward momentum. Early May saw a distinctly bullish tone with buyers 鈥� particularly in fragrance and pharmaceutical segments 鈥� actively securing cargoes to support production ahead of the monsoon. Mid-month, export-side availability tightened and port-side congestion intensified, while late May sellers retained pricing power amid constrained spot volumes. Monsoon-related logistics uncertainty and restocking ahead of seasonal slowdowns further encouraged buyers to purchase despite elevated levels, keeping the market on a constructive footing throughout the month.
Demand for Alpha Pinene from fragrance, flavor and aroma chemical manufacturers was the primary support for the May advance, while pharmaceutical formulators and adhesive/tackifier producers also maintained firm procurement. The strength in fragrance-related consumption contrasted with only moderate growth in packaging-related tackifier demand, yet overall purchasing remained regular. Alpha Pinene...
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