Price Trends

On August 13, 2026, the price of ethyl acetate has been fluctuating. The high point over the 60-day period is capping short-term upward potential, while the low points over the 3-month and 1-year periods are providing support. With insufficient support from upstream raw materials and weak downstream demand, market transactions are mainly based on negotiated prices, and the overall trend remains volatile and bearish.

• Acetic ester market in China
• fluctuating trend
• stagnation warning
• analysis of upstream and downstream impacts

On August 11, the ethylene glycol market in China showed a weak rebound, with the 5-day moving average difference turning from negative to positive, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences declined, maintaining an overall oscillating pattern. The price is at a high level within the one-year cycle and at a high level in the 60-day and 3-month cycles, with limited upside potential and significant pressure for a correction.

• Ethylene glycol market
• fluctuating trend
• weak rebound
• significant pressure to correct

On August 13, 2026, the melamine market clearly showed a downward trend. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all exhibited negative changes, meeting the criteria for a clear downward trend. Prices are at the lower end of the one-year cycle, leaving limited room for further decline; however, it remains essential to closely monitor changes in the moving average indicators.

• Melamine market conditions: Clearly declining
• mean difference method
• trend analysis

Recently, the spot price of ammonium sulfate has adjusted, showing a deep correction in a volatile market. The change in the average difference shows (－, －, ＋), which is a bearish signal. The price trend is volatile, and it is at a medium-low level in the 1-year cycle, with limited room for further decline. On August 11, Shandong Luxi Chemical and Hualu Hengsheng lowered their quotes.

• Ammonium sulfate market
• fluctuating downward
• deep correction
• changes in supply and demand

August 13, the market price of phenol continued to decline, with major domestic producers lowering their factory prices The average difference indicator shows a clear downward signal, with prices at the median level of the 1-year cycle and at a high level in the short-term cycle Attention should be paid to the supply and demand situation and the operation of facilities in the upstream and downstream sectors

• Phenol Market
• Price Reduction
• Mean Difference Analysis
• Supply-Demand Situation

On August 13, 2026, the methanol market showed a clear upward trend The moving averages for 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods all exhibited positive directional changes, meeting the criteria for a clear upward trend In China’s spot market, prices in the Shandong region were raised, while the FOB Rotterdam price on the overseas European market also rose These fundamental factors are supporting a short-term upward movement in prices

• Methanol market conditions: Clearly rising
• average price spread changes
• prices are trending upward.

Recent continuous increases in the international crude oil market have driven up diesel prices at refineries in many regions of China. The average difference indicator shows a clear upward trend in diesel prices, which are currently in the high range of a 1-year cycle and at the high end of 60-day and 3-month cycles. It is necessary to pay attention to the impact of international crude oil trends on diesel prices and be cautious of the pressure at high levels.

• Diesel prices
• international crude oil
• market analysis
• price trends

Recent increases in international crude oil prices have driven up the spot price of gasoline in China. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average differences all show positive growth, indicating a clear upward trend. However, the current price is at a short-term high, with limited room for further increases. It is necessary to monitor the dynamics of the crude oil market and changes in the supply chain.

• Gasoline prices
• crude oil prices
• upward trend
• risk of high-level pullback

On August 11, the spot market quotations for petcoke showed mixed trends, with an overall deep correction phase and a clear bearish signal. The prices are at a medium-high level within a one-year cycle, with limited room for further increases. Attention should be paid to the changes in supply and demand along the industrial chain and the impact of high-level support.

• Petroleum coke market conditions: Prices are fluctuating
• signals of a deep correction
• changes in spot market quotes.

On August 11, the Chinese fuel oil 180CST market remained stable, with prices ranging from 5800 to 6400 CNY per ton. The average difference indicator shows short-term rebound potential but mid-term pressure, with prices at a high-mid level and limited upside space.

• Fuel oil 180CST
• market conditions are consolidating
• strong rebound signals
• prices are at a high level in the cycle

On August 13, 2026, the MTBE market experienced volatile trading conditions The 5-day and 20-day moving averages both declined, while the 10-day moving average rose In Shandong, prices were lowered by 50 CNY/ton; however, overseas markets showed mixed performance, with bullish and bearish factors intertwined, leaving the market lacking a clear unidirectional driver in the short term

• MTBE market
• volatile trading conditions
• fluctuating average price spreads
• intertwined bullish and bearish factors

On August 12, the Chinese fuel oil 180CST market as a whole maintained a consolidation pattern, with Sinopec Qingdao raising its quotation by 50 CNY/ton to 6,750 CNY/ton The current market is in a strong rebound oscillation state, with prices at a medium-high level within a one-year cycle, and limited room for further increases The combination of changes in the average difference is (+, +, -), indicating a strong rebound oscillation trend that is slightly bullish

• fuel oil 180CST
• market fluctuation
• strong rebound
• prices at mid-high levels

In early August, the palm oil market in China warmed up, with prices oscillating and rising by 2.04%. Although Malaysian palm oil production and inventory increased, positive export data alleviated some of the pressure. The off-season for demand in China and the significant substitution effect of soybean oil suppressed the upward potential of palm oil. Technical analysis shows that the palm oil market is expected to mainly oscillate in late August, with a price range of 9,200-9,500 CNY per ton.

• Palm Oil Market Trends
• Supply Pressure
• Off-Season Demand
• Technical Analysis

On August 12, 2026, the PTA market in China showed a fluctuating trend. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages decreased, while the 20-day moving average increased, forming a deep correction signal. The price is at a high level within the one-year cycle, with limited room for further increase; it is at the mid-level of the 60-day cycle and at a low level within the 3-month cycle, indicating support.

• PTA market conditions
• volatile trend
• deep correction
• price analysis

On August 10, 2026, the LDPE market in China showed a trend of fluctuation with a strong rebound. The 5-day and 10-day moving average differences increased compared to the previous day, while the 20-day moving average difference decreased. The price is at the median level over a one-year period and at a high level over a 60-day period, indicating limited short-term upside potential.

• LDPE market
• volatile with a bullish trend
• strong rebound
• price analysis

On August 11, the PVC market in China showed a steady rise, with futures increasing at noon, supporting spot prices. Quotations in Zibo and Linyi regions saw a slight increase. Analysis using the average difference method indicates that current prices are in a fluctuating state, showing a deep correction and a bearish signal; however, the room for a mid-term decline is limited, and in the short term, prices are supported by futures and are expected to remain strong.

• PVC market trends
• spot market
• futures impact
• industry chain analysis

On August 10, 2026, the PVC market is in a strong consolidation phase amid volatile trading conditions, with insufficient short-term momentum for either significant rises or falls The 5-day moving average difference is declining, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences are rising, signaling a strong consolidation pattern

• PVC Prices: Volatile Market Conditions
• Strong Consolidation
• Cyclical Position Analysis

On August 11, the styrene-butadiene rubber market in China showed a fluctuating trend, with the average difference indicating a strong consolidation and a bullish signal The 5-day average difference slightly declined, while the 10-day and 20-day average differences increased The rise in crude oil prices supported costs, and suppliers raised their quotations, while downstream demand remained stable

• Styrene-butadiene rubber
• price fluctuation
• strong consolidation
• market dynamics analysis

On August 11, 2026, the price of EVA experienced a clear short-term decline, with negative average differences over the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods. The price is at a low point in the one-year cycle, leaving limited room for further declines; meanwhile, it has reached a high point in the 60-day cycle, capping its upward potential. Yangzi BASF has lowered its factory price, and market transactions remain weak, indicating mounting downward pressure in the near term.

• EVA market conditions
• price decline
• average deviation indicator
• market adjustment

On August 11, 2026, the MIBK spot price showed volatile and weak trends, with signals indicating a weak rebound (bearish). The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages exhibited inconsistent changes, suggesting a generally volatile trend. The price is currently within the median range of the one-year cycle, and short-term downward momentum remains strong. Upstream and downstream sectors of the industrial chain include diacetone alcohol and isopropyl alcohol, among others.

• MIBK Market Trends: Weak Rebound
• Relatively Weak Fluctuations
• Price Analysis