Price Trends

This week, the Chinese epoxy propane market experienced a downward fluctuation, with the benchmark price dropping to 7633.33 CNY/ton, a decrease of 3.98%. Despite a 0.27% increase in the price of propylene, the rise in supply and weak demand led to the price decline. It is expected that the market will maintain a consolidation operation in the short term.

• Propylene oxide
• market analysis
• price trend
• supply and demand relationship

This week, phthalic anhydride prices fluctuated and declined, with a price decrease of 150%, quoted at 6,550 CNY per ton Under the combined influence of cost reduction, ample supply, and recovering demand, phthalic anhydride prices are under pressure The price of ortho-xylene dropped to 6,600 CNY per ton, a decrease of 286% DOP production load increased by 3%, but DOP prices still fell by 153%

• Phthalic anhydride prices
• cost reduction
• supply decrease
• demand recovery

This week, the activated carbon price remained stable at 12866 CNY/ton The factory price of coconut shell activated carbon for water purification in China maintained at 9000-13000 CNY/ton, with prices consolidating at high levels due to insufficient coconut supply and growing demand in the Asian market Internationally, natural disasters in Southeast Asia have led to a reduction in coconut shell production and an increase in transportation costs, further pushing up production costs

• Activated carbon price
• market analysis
• demand for environmentally friendly materials
• impact of natural disasters

This week, the isopropanol market price in China decreased from 5883.33 CNY/ton at the beginning of the week to 5783.33 CNY/ton at the end of the week, a decrease of 1.7%. The price of the upstream raw material acetone has decreased, and the market demand is weak, with cautious transactions. It is expected that the market will mainly be characterized by observation and weak stability in the short term.

• Isopropanol prices
• market decline
• weak demand
• limited cost support

This week, the Chinese acetone market saw a slight decline, with prices in the East China region falling from 4820 CNY/ton to 4730 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 1.87%. Sinopec's listed price was reduced to 4800 CNY/ton, and the operating rate of phenol and acetone plants increased to 75%, leading to increased pressure on sales. The mainstream market prices across China all decreased to varying degrees, with limited actual transaction volumes.

• acetone market
• price decline
• chemical market
• Sinopec enterprises

From August 4th to 8th, the price of MTBE increased from 5,030 CNY/ton to 5,120 CNY/ton, a price increase of 1.79%. The Chinese MTBE market remained firm, with some manufacturers' exports supporting the prices. Although crude oil prices fell and demand was weak, the supply situation was favorable. It is expected that the MTBE market will remain firm and stable in the future.

• MTBE market
• price trend
• cost analysis
• demand analysis

This week, the market price of Aniline in China increased from 7,550 CNY/ton on August 3 to 7,775 CNY/ton on August 8, a price increase of 2.98%. In Shandong, after manufacturers raised prices due to low inventory, there was a slight decline. The cost of benzene decreased slightly, and the supply is ample. It is expected that the Aniline market in China will maintain a stable operation in the short term.

• Aniline price
• market analysis
• chemical raw materials
• price increase

This week, the urea market price in China weakened and fell, with the average market reference price dropping from 1812 CNY/ton to 1792 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 1.10%. The decline in urea futures prices led to a weaker spot market, with ample supply and weak demand. It is expected that urea prices will continue to consolidate at a lower level in the short term.

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

From August 4th to 7th, the price of ethanol in China fell to 5,660 CNY/ton, with limited market transactions. The cost and demand aspects are bearish, while the supply aspect has mixed effects. In the short term, the ethanol market is expected to continue to operate weakly.

• Ethanol market
• price decline
• weakened demand
• supply changes

This week, some acrylonitrile plants in East China reduced their load, temporarily decreasing supply and alleviating the pressure of oversupply The contract demand from major downstream factories remains stable, and key manufacturers continue to hold prices firm However, overall supply is still ample, and purchasing interest from smaller downstream players is weak Propylene prices are fluctuating at low levels, and production losses have improved

• Supply reduction
• acrylonitrile market
• price fluctuation
• stable demand

This week, the styrene market in China showed a fluctuating upward trend. The average price at the beginning of the week was 7,610 CNY/ton, and by the end of the week, it had risen to 7,630 CNY/ton, with a price increase of 0.26%.

• Styrene
• Market Analysis
• Price Fluctuations
• Chemical Products

This week, the TDI market in East China operated at a high level with an average price of 16,666 CNY/ton, up 182% year-on-year Supply remains tight, and downstream market participants show low enthusiasm for entering the market, with only rigid demand providing support Major plants in Hebei and Shanghai plan to temporarily shut down for maintenance, further exacerbating the supply shortage

• TDI market
• tight supply
• high prices
• cautious downstream demand

From August 4 to 8, the Chinese polymer MDI market experienced a slight increase. The average price at the beginning of the week was 15,650 CNY/ton, rising to 15,800 CNY/ton by the weekend, representing a price increase of 0.96%. Supply remained stable, with Toa Reyan's 80,000-ton plant undergoing maintenance. Raw material prices showed little fluctuation, and demand was moderate. It is expected that upward pressure on the market will increase in the future, leading to a period of consolidation.

• MDI market
• slight price increase
• supply-demand balance
• future market forecast

From August 4th to 8th, the methanol market in East China's ports saw a slight increase in quotations to 2,378 CNY/ton, with prices rising by 0.11% during the period. The supply was affected by maintenance and increased demand, leading to a tighter market supply, which supported the price increase. The methanol futures price on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange decreased, closing at 2,383 CNY/ton. It is expected that the spot market will likely consolidate with a stronger bias in the future.

• Methanol market
• price trend
• supply changes
• demand support

In the first week of August, the cyclohexanone market in Shandong, China, showed a weak decline, with the factory price adjusted to 7,187 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 1.03%. Supply was ample while demand was flat, and the cost side was under pressure due to the rise in benzene prices. In the short term, it is expected that the market will operate within a range.

• Cyclohexanone market
• price reduction
• supply-demand situation
• cost pressure

This Tuesday, the methylene chloride price first increased and then decreased The average price in Shandong region was 2075 CNY/ton, with a weekly price decrease of 536% The operating rate on the supply side has recovered to 80%, and inventory pressure has become evident; on the cost side, methanol prices have fallen while liquid chlorine prices have risen, providing insufficient support; on the demand side, seasonal factors have suppressed purchasing enthusiasm

• Supply and demand game
• price decline
• increased supply
• weak demand

From August 1st to August 7th, the average price of ammonium sulfate in the Chinese market fell from 1,140 CNY/ton to 1,133 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.59%. At the beginning of the week, market transactions were light and demand was cautious; after Wednesday, demand increased, and the rise in international urea prices led to a slight increase in the price of ammonium sulfate. It is expected that in the short term, the market price of ammonium sulfate will mainly be consolidating.

• Ammonium sulfate market
• price trend
• supply and demand situation
• future forecast

In August, the bidding price of hydrogen fluoride fell by 100-200 CNY/ton compared to the previous month. The benchmark price of hydrofluoric acid is 10,650 CNY/ton, a decrease of -1.39% from the end of July. The price of raw material fluorspar rose slightly to 3,156.25 CNY/ton, but the downstream refrigerant market has weak demand. It is expected that the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride market will continue to operate in a weak and stable manner.

• Hydrofluoric acid price
• Fluorite price
• Market demand
• Industry forecast

This week, the market price of epichlorohydrin remained firm at a high level. As of August 7, the benchmark price was 11,500 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.88% from the beginning of the month. The high prices of raw materials, glycerol and propylene, supported the cost, but weak demand from downstream sectors and a cold trading atmosphere were observed. It is expected that the market will maintain stable operations in the near future.

• Epichlorohydrin
• market price
• cost pressure
• weak demand

Since July 22, the adipic acid market in China has been continuously rising due to the increase in raw material prices and terminal demand. The average market price has increased from 7,066 CNY/ton to 7,300 CNY/ton, with a price increase of over 3%. Analysts expect the market to remain strong in mid-August.

• Adipic acid
• market price increase
• raw material price increase
• demand growth