ICIS Pricing Launches Weekly Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) Report

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- ICIS pricing, the industry's most respected chemical pricing service for more than 120 global commodities, is extending its portfolio of market information by launching a new Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) report.

The new weekly report covers Bitumen 60/70 (Bulk) for FOB Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand as well as CFR China and SE Asia. It also covers Bitumen 60/70 (Drum) for FOB Iran and upstream for fuel oil 180 cst. The report delivers the latest must-have information on trade statistics and shipping enquiries, along with related market analysis and commentary including domestic prices India (ex-works).

"Bitumen is vital to the construction industry and enormous infrastructure projects in Asia continue to drive market growth. With increasing imports to China and volatile fuel and crude oil prices, Bitumen prices remain uncertain," said ICIS Senior Editor for Bitumen, Anu Agarwal.

"Many market players tell us that they need an authoritative and independent report on Bitumen markets," said ICIS Managing Editor, Steve Tan. "We are pleased to be able to launch this Bitumen report which will give industry players the accurate information they need to make effective pricing decisions and compete globally."

Based on the ICIS principles of accuracy, independence and impartiality, the new Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) report delivers the same high quality market intelligence, news, analysis and commentary that ICIS publications are valued for.

Request a sample copy of the Bitumen (Asia/Middle East) report from ICIS pricing at http://tinyurl.com/372cw46 or by emailing [email protected]

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