Polyacrylamide (PAM) Prices Trend in the second quarter of 2023 | ChemAnalyst
For the Quarter Ending June 2023 North America Throughout the second quarter of 2023, the Polyacrylamide (PAM) market in the USA demonstrated overall moderate fundamentals. While the price of PAM remained relatively stable during Q2, a minor decrease of around 0.7% was observed. The initial month of the quarter witnessed heightened demand from international water treatment plants, leading to increased container exports and allowing suppliers to bolster their profit margins. However, May saw a continuous influx of material, leaving buyers cautious due to elevated inventories as demand recovery fell short of expectations. Trading activity for this commodity remained sluggish. Adding to the challenges, May brought a debt crisis triggered by the simultaneous downfall of major banks in the USA. This crisis significantly impacted the marketing landscape and prompted buyers to hold off on substantial orders. June, however, brought stability to the PAM market with moderate supply-de...