Key Argus LPG Prices/Indexes:

Argus CFR Ningbo Index (propane and/or butane)

The CFR Ningbo Index will meet the growing demand for a price that accurately represents conditions in the Chinese market. Argus has worked with companies operating in China to develop the CFR (delivered) Ningbo price, which is published daily in the Argus International LPG report. All bids, offers, and deals to be included in the Argus CFR Ningbo Index are to conform to Argus CFR Ningbo Contract terms. The index assessment is for cargoes delivered to destination ports 25-40 days forward from the date of assessment.

Argus Pearl River Delta Index

The Argus Pearl River Delta Index is calculated daily in yuan/t as a volume-weighted average of spot and short-term sales prices at six terminals — Jovo Energy, Dongguan; Chinagas, Nansha; Sinobenny, Dapeng; New Ocean, Gaolan; Siamgas, Gaolan; and CNOOC, Gaolan. It is published in the Argus International LPG daily report.

Argus South China Index

The South China CFR assessment considers cargoes of worldwide origin, excluding Iran. The assessment considers bids, offers, and deals for a laycan of a minimum of five days within the 25-40 day forward period and laytime of up to 72 hours for one safe port. The vessel arrival draught shall not exceed 12m and the vessel age shall not exceed 25 years. Payment for the cargo is to be made within 7 days from the vessel’s tendered Notice of Readiness (NOR).

Key LPG Market Services:

Argus International LPG

Daily price and news coverage of propane, butane and naphtha markets. This reports provides access to key LPG industry price assessments like, Argus North Sea Index (ANSI), cif ARA large cargo assessments for propane and butane, daf Brest prices, Argus Far East Index (AFEI), Argus Ningbo Index, Argus Pearl River Delta Index. This report also has the listing of monthly Saudi Aramco contract price (CP). Our position as a leader in LPG market reporting means you can trust that our news, analysis, and expert commentary are of the highest quality.

Argus LPG World

Our Argus LPG World service is renowned across the LPG market as a leading source of expert insight. With extensive coverage, from industry and company news and trading and inventory information to LPG shipping information and monthly prices, it has become an essential read for anyone involved in the industry.

Argus LPG Outlook

Stay ahead of the curve with the Argus LPG Outlook service — a monthly service that forecasts key LPG prices up to two years into the future. Drawing on Argus’ expertise as a leader in LPG price assessments and market reporting, this monthly service is your trusted source of independent intelligence to aid planning and decision-making.

Argus Analytics

The Argus LPG Analytics platform gives you complete access to Argus' broad and trusted range of fundamentals data, all in one place. Subscribers can download Argus’ full set of LPG fundamentals data — supply and demand by country from 2010 to 2040, updated quarterly. They also have access to a quarterly market update in PowerPoint format to explain developments in the market and changes to the forecast.

Using an Excel add-in, you can view and manipulate the universe of our historical and forecast data to assist your research and planning processes in an easy and intuitive way.

Argus Global Steam Cracker Economics

A global monthly report and associated dataset. The service outlines the cost and margin advantages of various feedstocks being cracked into ethylene by region, including a three-month forecast. The availability of low-cost chemical feedstock in the US and the increase of steam cracker feed slate flexibility in Europe and elsewhere has resulted in a more globalized marketplace. The result is a more complex supply chain, with the need for important decisions to be made at each point. Argus offers a comprehensive global view in a single service – Argus Global Steam Cracker Economics.