Price Trends

On August 24, the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages of dichloromethane all showed positive changes, triggering a clear upward signal. Many Chinese companies raised their factory prices by 360-380 CNY per ton, with strong support from spot markets. The one-year price cycle is at a mid-range level, indicating potential for both increases and decreases; however, the 60-day and 3-month price cycles are at high levels, suggesting limited short-term upside potential.

• Dichloromethane
• price increase
• mean difference method
• spot market support

On August 24, 2026, the caustic soda price in China was in a low range, with the average difference indicator showing a pattern of resistance to decline and more oscillation. The 5-day and 10-day average differences remained unchanged, while the 20-day average difference narrowed to -0.60. Combined with signs of fundamental improvement, there is room for a rebound and price recovery. Overall, it is at a cyclical low, with limited downside space.

• Caoxide market
• fluctuating consolidation
• resistance to decline warning
• low price level

On August 24, 2026, the price of hydrofluoric acid (for export) remained stable and fluctuated mildly, with no clear upward or downward trend in the short term. The differences among moving averages for all timeframes were zero, indicating stable price performance. Currently, the price is at the high end of the one-year cycle, leaving limited room for further increases; as a result, the market is primarily characterized by range-bound fluctuations.

• Hydrofluoric acid market
• fluctuating pattern
• high level range
• interval fluctuation operation

On August 24, the DOP price continued to rise, with the market in a strong consolidation and bullish fluctuation state. The 5-day moving average difference narrowed, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences widened. The 60-day and 3-month cycle prices were at high levels, and the 1-year cycle was at a medium-high level. Mainstream manufacturers' quotations increased significantly, and the upstream and downstream operations were normal.

• DOP market conditions
• price fluctuations
• mean difference analysis
• market dynamics

On August 24, 2026, the maleic anhydride market is in a strong, consolidating (bullish-leaning) volatile state. Prices over the one-year cycle remain at high levels with limited room for further increases; prices over the 60-day and three-month cycles are at medium-to-high levels. Recently, prices in Shandong and Jiangsu regions have remained stable, and it’s important to monitor the impact of upstream and downstream developments.

• Maleic anhydride market
• fluctuating trend
• high prices
• supply and demand observation

The current phthalic anhydride price is at a one-year high, and the average difference indicator shows a strong consolidation with a bullish signal. In the short term, prices will remain in a high-level fluctuation, with limited upward momentum. The tight supply and limited sales from some manufacturers are supporting the price. Attention should be paid to the operation of facilities and inventory changes in China.

• Phthalic anhydride market
• high-level fluctuation
• strong consolidation
• tight supply

On August 24, 2026, the propylene oxide market showed a deep correction with a bearish bias. Both the 5-day and 10-day moving averages declined, while the 20-day moving average saw a slight increase. In the short term, upward price movements at higher levels are constrained, but there is long-term support, and overall the market remains in a volatile pattern.

• Propylene oxide
• market analysis
• deep pullback
• volatile market conditions

August 25, the price of antimony in China continued to show a warming trend, remaining in a volatile pattern with more resistance to declines The 1-year cycle price is at a low level, with limited room for further decline The average price of grade 1 antimony ingot was adjusted to 98,500 CNY/ton, and the average price of grade 0 antimony ingot was adjusted to 100,500 CNY/ton

• Antimony prices are rebounding
• early warning of resilience against declines
• volatile market conditions
• cost inversion leading to reluctant selling.

On August 23, 2026, the price of propylene oxide showed a fluctuating trend, with limited short-term upward potential. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages diverged in their directions of increase and decrease, forming a signal that warns of stagnation and a bearish bias. Over a one-year period, the price is at a medium level, and the long-term trend is relatively balanced.

• Propylene oxide
• price fluctuation
• stagnation warning
• short-term pressure

On August 23, 2026, phthalic anhydride prices remained at a high level, and the mean deviation indicator pointed to a bearish outlook for a deeper pullback. Although some enterprises faced restrictions on plant operations and low inventory levels supported upward price adjustments, the changing mean deviation signaled a risk of a pullback. It is crucial to closely monitor how supply-and-demand dynamics affect prices.

• Phthalic Anhydride Market
• Price Adjustment
• Supply and Demand Impact
• Market Warning Signals

On August 23, 2026, the spot market for wet-process phosphoric acid fluctuated, with prices in the lower range of the annual cycle, leaving limited room for further decline. The average difference indicator shows a divergence between bullish and bearish forces, and subsequent attention should be paid to the impact of supply and demand changes on the market.

• Phosphate market
• fluctuating operation
• divergence of bullish and bearish forces
• prices in the mid to low range

On August 23, 2026, the market price of epichlorohydrin showed a volatile trend, with significant divergence in short-term moving average indicators. The 5-day moving average difference declined, the 10-day moving average difference rose, and the 20-day moving average difference remained stable. Prices are at a low level, with limited room for further decline and strong resistance to falling. Overall, the trend remains volatile.

• Epichlorohydrin
• price fluctuation
• resistance to decline
• market analysis

As of August 24, 2026, the market price of 2-ethylhexanol in China was 8,900 CNY per ton, with the market entering a volatile state. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving average differences are not consistent in direction, indicating a volatile market with resistance to decline. Prices are at high levels across multiple periods, with limited room for further increases. Attention should be paid to the supply of upstream propylene and changes in downstream demand.

• Isooctanol Market: Volatile Adjustments
• High Prices
• Industry Chain Dynamics

On August 24, 2026, the price of isooctanol reached a one-year high, and the mean deviation indicator showed a strong, consolidating, and slightly bullish oscillating pattern. The 5-day mean deviation narrowed, while the 10-day and 20-day mean deviations widened. In the short term, prices are experiencing a pullback, but medium-term support is trending upward. It is crucial to closely monitor supply and demand dynamics across the upstream and downstream industrial chains.

• Isobutanol market
• strong fluctuation
• average difference indicator
• risk of high-level correction

Recently, the Chinese formic acid market has shown a stepwise upward trend, with the price of 85% industrial-grade formic acid increasing from 1900 CNY/ton to 2000 CNY/ton Supply-side maintenance and resumption of production have offset each other, and mid-to-low inventory levels have supported prices, but terminal demand recovery is insufficient Steady exports and companies holding firm on prices have driven the price increase

• Formic acid prices
• supply maintenance
• export orders
• insufficient recovery in demand

On August 24, 2026, the acetic acid market showed strong consolidation with a bullish signal. Prices are at a mid-to-low level, and the short-term market trend is relatively strong. Market prices have risen in many regions, and enterprises are experiencing smooth sales. Over the next one-year period, the room for price declines is limited, providing upward support. It is necessary to pay close attention to changes in downstream demand and raw material supply.

• Acetic acid market
• price increase
• strong consolidation
• fluctuation with a bullish bias

On August 24, 2026, the n-butanol market showed a volatile trend. Price fluctuations were relatively small, and the overall trading atmosphere remained stable. Both buyers and sellers adopted a cautious approach, and it is expected that the market will continue to stay in its current state in the short term.

• n-Butanol
• Market Analysis
• Volatile Trading
• Market Observation

On August 25, 2026, the acrylic acid market in China showed a strong consolidation, with a bullish trend. The 5-day moving average difference decreased, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences increased, indicating an overall fluctuating trend. The price is at a relatively low level within the annual cycle, with more room for an increase than a decrease.

• Acrylic market conditions: Strong consolidation
• volatile trend
• mid-to-low price levels.

This round of acrylic acid price increase in China is driven by rising costs, reduced supply, and the transmission of rigid demand within the industry chain. However, weak terminal demand has limited the upside potential. In the short term, prices are expected to remain strong with some volatility, while the sustainability in the medium to long term will depend on changes in propylene prices, plant resumption, and terminal demand.

• Cost-driven
• supply contraction
• fundamental support
• weak terminal demand

On August 25, 2026, the isopropanol market in China showed a fluctuating trend, with inconsistent changes in the average difference (D5 and D20 increased, while D10 decreased), and obvious signals of stagnation. The price was in the mid-range, and the short-term high status limited the room for further increases.

• Isopropanol market
• fluctuating trend
• stagnation warning
• price analysis