Price Trends

From September 5 to 11, the average price of ammonium sulfate in China fell by 6.17%, from 1,026 CNY/ton to 963 CNY/ton. The market supply was ample while demand was weak, leading to lower transaction prices due to downstream buyers pressing for lower prices. It is expected that the price of ammonium sulfate will continue to weaken and decline in the short term.

• Ammonium sulfate prices decline
• weak demand
• ample market supply
• pessimistic outlook for the future

Recently, the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride market in China has shown a stable and slightly strong trend, mainly due to tight fluorspar supply, increased costs, and diversified downstream demand. As of September 10, the price of hydrofluoric acid has increased by 7.67% compared to the end of August. It is expected that prices will continue to rise in the short term, and attention should be paid to changes in supply and demand.

• Anhydrous hydrogen fluoride
• market trends
• cost pressure
• diverging demand

In early September, the acetic acid market in China remained firm, with the average price increasing from 2,430 CNY/ton to 2,500 CNY/ton, a price increase of 288% On the supply side, production in Henan was at a low level, while demand followed as needed, and market sentiment was positive The price of raw material methanol increased slightly by 191%, and the downstream acetic anhydride market saw a slight uptick

• Acetic Acid Market
• Methanol Trends
• Acetic Anhydride Prices
• Supply-Side Support

As of September 10, 2025, the price of n-butanol in Shandong region has fallen to 5933 CNY/ton, a decrease of 2.73% compared to September 1. The overall market shows a weak downward trend, with supply tightness somewhat alleviated but insufficient support from the demand side. It is expected that the market will make minor adjustments in the short term.

• N-butanol
• Prices Decline
• Shandong Market
• Supply-Demand Analysis

In early September, the palm oil market in China fluctuated and rose, with the average market price increasing from 9,404 CNY/ton to 9,520 CNY/ton, a price increase of 1.23%. The yield of Malaysian palm oil decreased by 5.70%, and external market bullish support led to higher futures prices in China. Analysts expect demand to increase in mid-September, and the market outlook is bullish.

• Palm Oil Market Trends: Bullish vs. Bearish Battles
• Volatile Rise Amid Growing Demand

In early September, the PP market prices in China softened, with the mainstream offer prices falling by 0.93% compared to the beginning of the month. The cost support for raw materials was moderate, and the supply side was abundant due to the commissioning of new capacities. However, there was no significant improvement in demand, leading to a weak overall market situation. In the short term, PP prices may still need to consolidate.

• PP prices declined
• supply remains ample
• demand is weak
• fundamental support is lacking.

In early September, the Chinese PC market remained at a low level, with prices stabilizing around 14,250 CNY per ton Supply was ample, and the operating rates of polymerization enterprises fluctuated narrowly Demand was weak, and downstream inventory restocking maintained a weak level of essential demand The rise in bisphenol A prices provided some support to costs, but the overall supply-demand contradiction did not improve

• PC market: trading sideways at low levels
• supply-demand contradiction
• BPA market trends

In early September, the dichloromethane market in Shandong continued its bottom-seeking trend, with ample supply and weak demand As of September 9, the average price was 1,940 CNY/ton, a decrease of 276% from the beginning of the month Although the rise in methanol prices has strengthened cost support, the downstream buyers' procurement based on demand and the lack of willingness to stockpile have led to a sluggish market

• Supply exceeds demand
• prices hit bottom
• methylene chloride
• golden September
• silver October

Recently, lithium carbonate prices have been fluctuating weakly, edging closer to cost levels. On the demand side, seasonal recovery is underway, while supply remains robust—particularly as low-cost salt-lake lithium production gains market share, further limiting room for price rebounds. Meanwhile, policy disruptions and ongoing cost dynamics continue to influence short-term price volatility. The industry is currently navigating a painful phase of capacity consolidation.

• Lithium carbonate
• supply and demand relationship
• cost game
• policy disruptions

Recently, the market price of epichlorohydrin in China has increased by 11.21% to 12,900 CNY per ton. High raw material prices provide support, and low facility utilization rates have led to tight supply. Downstream demand is cautious, but cost and supply factors are expected to continue pushing prices higher.

• epichlorohydrin
• market prices have risen
• supply is tight
• raw material prices provide support

This week, the acrylic acid market in China has been holding firm amid weak demand and high costs, with prices increasing by 107% The industry's operating rate remained at 7284%, while the production profit margin dropped to 543% Downstream purchasing enthusiasm was insufficient, and export volume decreased, but cost support and producers' willingness to maintain prices were strong

• Supply-and-demand dynamics
• cost support
• market resilience
• weak demand

From September 1 to 8, the price of ethyl acetate increased from 5,363.33 CNY/ton to 5,373.33 CNY/ton, representing a price rise of 0.19%. Market supply remains stable, while rising raw material costs are supporting the price increase. However, limited downstream demand has led to a subsequent pullback in prices. In the short term, ethyl acetate prices are expected to fluctuate and consolidate, so it’s important to monitor changes in both raw material costs and downstream demand.

• Ethyl acetate market trends
• price fluctuations
• market demand
• raw material support

On September 8th, the price of light soda ash was 1186 CNY/ton, a decrease of 24 CNY/ton from the beginning of the month. The soda ash market continued to operate weakly, with average demand and increased supply leading to rising inventory. The glass market prices rose slightly, but provided limited support to soda ash. It is expected that the soda ash market will continue to consolidate at a low level in the later period.

• Soda Ash Market Trends
• Downstream Demand
• Market Inventory
• Glass Prices

Recently, the spot market price of natural rubber in China has risen to about 15,416 CNY/ton, with a price increase of 3.06%. The high and firm raw material prices, supported by downstream tire production demand, coupled with declining inventory, have driven the market up. It is expected that the natural rubber market will fluctuate and explore further increases in the later period.

• Natural rubber
• market prices rising
• inventory declining
• raw material prices firm

In early September, the Chinese ABS market continued to show weakness, with the average price of sample products at 10,0375 CNY/ton, a decrease of 062% from the beginning of the month Supply was abundant, with industry load falling to 69%, and inventory levels were high Cost support was limited, and the characteristics of the off-season for demand were evident, with cautious purchasing by end-users

• ABS market: Supply is ample
• cost support is limited
• demand remains weak.

Recently, the SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) market in China has seen a slight adjustment, with prices in East China at 12,491 CNY/ton, down 007% from the beginning of the month The price of raw material butadiene increased by 089%, while the price of styrene decreased by 032%, with cost support continuing Plant operations remain stable at 68% capacity, and downstream tire production has shown minor fluctuations

• Butadiene rubber market
• raw material price changes
• tire industry demand
• plant operation status

In September, DOP prices experienced volatile declines due to falling costs and ample supply, with a price decrease of 0.94%. Meanwhile, the prices of key raw materials—iso-octanol and phthalic anhydride—also dropped by 3.32% and 2.65%, respectively. Downstream demand remains weak, leading analysts to expect that DOP prices will continue their volatile downward trend in the near term.

• DOP prices decline
• raw material price fluctuations
• stable supply amid weak demand
• rising cost pressures

In September, phthalic anhydride prices experienced volatile declines. The quoted price for ortho-phthalic anhydride was 6,133.33 CNY/ton, representing a price decrease of 2.65%. Although downstream demand provided limited support, rising costs—specifically, an increase in o-xylene prices coupled with stabilizing industrial naphthalene prices—pushed phthalic anhydride costs higher. As a result, phthalic anhydride prices are expected to rebound and rise in the near term.

• Phthalic anhydride prices
• rising costs
• weak demand
• outlook for the market

This week, the urea market in China first rose and then fell, with the reference average price decreasing from 1707 CNY/ton to 1703 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 0.22%. The market supply exceeded demand, with ample supply and no significant improvement in demand. It is expected that urea prices will remain weak and consolidate in the short term.

• Urea Market
• Price Trends
• Supply and Demand Situation
• Future Market Forecast

In September, the price of octanol fluctuated and declined due to increased supply and limited demand support, falling by 3.32%. Downstream DOP prices also showed a downward trend, decreasing by 0.94%. Going forward, octanol prices are expected to continue their volatile decline.

• Isooctanol prices decline
• supply increases
• demand remains limited
• DOP prices fall.