中美贸易冲突加剧，美国制造业数据进入收缩区间，美联储主席讲话并未提供进一步降息的线索，虽然钻机数减少、原油库存下降，但仍难抵抗短期利空的持续释放，原油价格承压回落。本周 BRENT原油期货价格为 59.34 美元/桶，较之前一周上涨 0.70 美元/桶,涨幅 1.18%；8 月 23 日 WTI 原油期货价格为 54.17 美元/桶，较之前一下跌 0.70 美元/桶，跌幅 1.29%。

Personal care is one of the major end users for surfactants. Surfactants are used as ingredients in a variety of products, such as foaming agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, solubilizing agents, cleansers, and conditioners, among others, in the personal care segment. The personal care industry accounted for a healthy share of the global market, in 2018. • Consumers are facing numerous skin- and hair-related problems, like eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, ichthyosis, dry hair, scalp diseases, grey hair, dandruff, and premature baldness, among others. This is likely to lead to a growth in demand for personal care products, and consequently to the growth of the surfactant market, across the region.

The Indian adhesives and sealants market (henceforth referred to as the market studied, unless specified otherwise) was valued at USD 1,019.92 million in 2018. This market is expected to reach USD 1,911.82 million by 2024, recording a CAGR of 11.17% during the years 2019 to 2024 (henceforth referred to as the forecast period). In terms of volume, India adhesives market stood at 343.20 kilo metric ton in 2018, and it is estimated to reach 603.75 kilo metric ton in 2024, recording a CAGR of 10.16% during the forecast period. One of the major factors driving the growth of the market studied is the increasing demand from the packaging industry. The growth of automotive production in the country has also majorly contributed to the growth of the market.

Personal care and home care are one of the major end-users for surfactants. Surfactants are used as ingredients in a variety of products in the personal and home care segment, such as foaming agents, dispersants, emulsifiers, solubilizing agents, cleansers, conditioners, toiletries, and detergents, among others. The personal care industry accounted for a healthy share in the Latin American market, in 2018.

Polyurethane is used in various high-performance products, which are required for building and construction purposes, owing to their strong but lightweight nature, superior performance, durability, and versatility. Polyurethane building materials add design flexibility to newly done construction and remodeling projects. Foamcore panels offer a wide variety of colors and profiles for walls and roofs, while foam-cored entry doors and garage doors are available in different finishes and styles. Additionally, polyurethane products also contribute to the aesthetic design of homes and buildings.

UDC 业务主要集中于技术专利授权与材料销售，目前公司在显示技术与材料市场都面临着激烈的竞争，行业中的其他企业都相继自主开发发光层材料与功能性材料，对UDC 构成了不小的冲击。在材料销售领域，市场上主要材料制造商集中在日本和德国，包括住友、出光兴产、德国默克化学、德国CYNORA 等知名企业。在核心发光材料领域，UDC 的磷光发光材料面临着荧光发光材料的竞争，供应商有斗山电子、陶氏化学、出光兴产等。在主体材料领域，市场竞争格局主要包括斗山电子、陶氏化学、德山、三星电子、德国默克等拥有大量资源的公司，未来可能会与UDC争夺市场份额。

2019 年民营大炼化进入投放期，聚酯产业链产能结构得到改善，具有一体化优势的炼化企业将受益。第二轮中央生态环保督查正在进行时，具有完善环保安全设施的头部企业将进一步受益。建议持续关注聚酯产业链板块及具有安全环保高壁垒的头部企业。

Methanol is considered as one of the most important basic chemicals in the petrochemical industry. It forms a basis for a wide range of products, that have spread to all the areas of modern life. Methanol plays a major role in petrochemicals (within various applications) - it is used in the energy sector in its pure form or mixed with other fuels, and is also used in the production of the fuels. Petrochemicals have permeated into all sorts of everyday products that are integral to today’s modern societies, such as plastics, fertilizers, packaging, clothing, medical equipment, detergents or tires. Additionally, petrochemicals are also found in various parts of modern energy systems including solar panels, wind turbine blades, batteries, thermal insulation for buildings, and also in electric vehicle parts.

Countries, such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and other European countries held a prominent share in the global cosmeceuticals market. China, India, and Vietnam present considerable growth opportunities for the market players, primarily due to the growing millennial population. Furthermore, rising awareness regarding cosmeceutical and cosmetics products, such as anti-aging, sun care, and hair care products, is expected to drive the growth potential in the near future. The introduction of new products with bio-active ingredients play a crucial role in driving the demand for cosmeceutical products across the world, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.

Carpets are defined as textile floor coverings that consist of an upper layer of a pile that is attached to a backing. Since the earliest times, humans have found various ways to keep themselves protected from cold and discomforting floors. With time, various natural and fabricated materials have been used to provide an enhanced level of comfort and durability. The carpet pile was traditionally made of wool that was sheered from the hairs of domesticated animals such as sheep and goat. However, since the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, and polypropylene that were more affordable and durable than wools are being used to weave carpets.