Price Trends

In August, the epichlorohydrin market followed a "V-shaped" trend, with prices initially dropping before rebounding, ultimately ending 1.75% higher than at the beginning of the month. High costs were supported by strong prices for raw materials—glycerol and propylene—yet weak downstream demand capped the room for further price increases. Going forward, market prices are expected to remain largely stable.

• Epichlorohydrin
• Market Trends
• Cost Support
• Supply-Demand Dynamics

In August, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fluctuated and fell by 3.32%, with a quoted price of 7,283.33 CNY per ton, mainly due to increased supply and a recovery in downstream demand. The price of DOP fell by 4.25% to 7,617.50 CNY per ton during the same period. It is expected that the price of 2-ethylhexanol will remain weak and consolidate in the future.

• Isooctanol prices decline
• supply increases
• demand recovers
• DOP prices fall.

This week, the price of acetic acid in China increased slightly to 2420 CNY/ton, a price increase of 083% The supply decreased due to the shutdown of the Shunda plant in Henan With the traditional peak season approaching, business sentiment has improved, and downstream demand remains stable The upstream methanol market showed a weak downward trend, with a price decrease of 282% The downstream acetic anhydride market saw a slight increase, with a price increase of 024%

• Acetic acid market: prices rise
• supply tightens
• downstream demand remains steady

In August, the price of activated carbon first increased and then decreased, with an overall increase of 026% The demand for coconut shell activated carbon used for water purification in China grew, but high prices limited transactions Internationally, the import volume of nutshell carbon decreased, low-quality raw materials were phased out, and imports shifted towards high-quality source countries

• Activated carbon prices
• market demand
• changes in import volume
• the dual-carbon strategy

In August, the isopropanol market price in China continued to decline, falling from 5900 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 5608.33 CNY/ton at the end of the month, a decrease of 4.94%. The price of raw material acetone fell by 4.56%, while the price of propylene increased by 4.06%. It is expected that the isopropanol market in China will remain stable in the short term, and attention should be paid to the trend of the raw material market.

• Isopropanol prices decline
• impact of raw material market
• chemical market analysis
• August market conditions

The DMF market remained generally stable in August, with only minor price fluctuations.

• DMF Market
• Price Trends
• August Market Analysis
• Chemical Product Prices

In August, the price of sodium metabisulfite in China first increased and then decreased. The average price of industrial-grade products at the beginning of the month was 1,923 CNY per ton, and at the end of the month, it was 2,023 CNY per ton, an increase of 5.20%. The prices of upstream soda ash and sulfur fell by 5.91% and rose by 6.31%, respectively, with market transactions accelerating. It is expected that prices will mainly be volatile but slightly stronger in the short term.

• Sodium metabisulfite
• Price trend
• Market analysis
• Future forecast

In August, the BDO market in China saw a decline, with prices falling from 8,400 CNY/ton to 7,571 CNY/ton, a decrease of 986% The increase in supply and decrease in demand led to a market imbalance, causing a continuous drop in market focus Although the impact of cost factors was mixed, with the arrival of the peak season in September and an increase in downstream operating rates, BDO demand is expected to improve

• BDO Market: Prices Decline
• Supply-Demand Imbalance
• Cost-Side Impacts

In August, the Chinese ethanol market experienced a downward fluctuation, with the average price falling from 5677 CNY/ton to 5580 CNY/ton. The main reasons were insufficient cost support, increased supply, and decreased demand. Although there was a boost in pre-holiday inventory demand at the end of the month, the market prices remained weak in the short term.

• Ethanol market: prices decline
• supply-demand contradiction
• insufficient cost support

This week, the price of ethyl acetate fluctuated As of the 29th, the price was 538000 CNY/ton, a decrease of 122% from the beginning of the month The capacity utilization rate of suppliers in China has decreased, and although the market sentiment is bullish, the downstream demand is insufficient, leading to a lack of momentum for price increases

• Ethyl acetate market trends
• price fluctuations
• supply-demand dynamics
• cost-based support

In August, the cyclohexane market in China as a whole remained stable, with moderate demand from downstream sectors. As of August 29, the price of cyclohexanone in the East China market was around 7,400 CNY/ton, with stable supply but low purchasing enthusiasm; the South China market also purchased according to demand. It is expected that the cyclohexane market in China will continue to maintain a stable trend in the short term.

• Cyclohexane market
• price trend
• market demand
• future forecast

This week, the soda ash market in China showed a weak trend, with the average price decreasing from 1220 CNY/ton to 1210 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 0.82%. Despite a reduction in supply, demand remained weak. Although there was a slight increase in the downstream glass market, it was generally still weak. It is expected that the soda ash market in China will continue to operate weakly in the later period.

• Soda Ash Market: Prices Down
• Weak Demand
• Glass Industry Trends

In August, the Chinese methanol market continued to be weak, with the average price at East China ports falling from 2,389 CNY/ton to 2,241 CNY/ton, a decrease of 6.17%. Mid-month, supply maintenance and low inventories of enterprises supported prices for a while, but the recovery of facilities in the latter part of the month weakened market support. It is expected that the market will remain weak and consolidate.

• Methanol Market: Prices Decline
• Supply Dynamics Shift
• Demand Impacts

In August 2025, the coke market in Shanxi region of China showed a strong trend, with an average price of 1,446 CNY/ton, an increase of 783% from the previous month The coke prices in Tianjin Port, Qujing, Tangshan, Heze, and Yichun remained stable On the supply side, the profitability of coking enterprises in Yuncheng improved, and the shipment was smooth In terms of demand, the daily average production of pig iron remained high, but it is expected to significantly decrease next week

• Coke market
• price trend
• supply situation
• demand forecast

In August, the Chinese MTBE market experienced fluctuating consolidation, with prices falling from 5370 CNY/ton to 4985 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 104%, and a year-on-year decline of 1943% At the beginning of the month, the market was narrowly consolidated, then it remained firm in the middle of the month before declining, and showed weak fluctuations in the latter part of the month

• MTBE market
• price fluctuations
• weak demand
• cost pressures

In August, polyester bottle flake prices initially weakened before stabilizing, with a slight rebound toward the end of the month Costs remained somewhat supported by crude oil price fluctuations, while supply tightened as major producers cut back on output Meanwhile, strong seasonal demand provided some upward momentum, though high inventory levels continued to weigh on prices

• Polyester bottle flake prices
• cost support
• supply contraction
• demand-driven

In August, the butadiene rubber market in China saw a slight increase, with prices in the East China region reaching 12,200 CNY/ton by the 28th, up 2.01% from the beginning of the month. The price of raw material butadiene has risen, strengthening the cost support; supply pressure is not significant, and downstream tire production has increased, mainly supported by demand. It is expected that the market may continue to fluctuate and explore further increases.

• Butadiene rubber
• market conditions
• tire production
• raw material prices

In August, the market price of Aniline in China remained stable, with both the beginning and the end of the month at 7,550 CNY/ton, a decrease of 25.43% compared to the same period last year. The market fluctuated in the first half of the month and returned to stability in the second half. The price of pure benzene increased slightly by 1.28%, supporting the cost of Aniline. It is expected that the Aniline market in China will maintain a consolidation operation in the short term.

• Aniline Market
• Price Trends
• Cost Pressure
• Impact of Pure Benzene

In August, the urea market in China was weak, with prices falling by 5.24%, and the average price dropping to 1,717 CNY/ton. The market prices declined in the early and late parts of the month, with a slight increase in the middle of the month. Adequate supply and weak demand, along with poor performance in the futures market, affected the spot market. It is expected that urea market prices will remain weak and consolidate in the short term.

• Urea market
• price decline
• supply and demand situation
• future market forecast

On August 28, the average price of oil-based ethylene glycol in China was 4,498.33 CNY/ton, an increase of 1.50% from the beginning of the month. The basis for spot contract prices of ethylene glycol at the ports fluctuated, with the spot price of coal-based polyester-grade ethylene glycol ranging from 4,050 to 4,100 CNY/ton. The transaction price of ethylene glycol in the foreign market was approximately 531-534 US dollars/ton.

• Ethylene glycol prices
• Market trends
• Port basis
• Coal-to-ethylene glycol