Price Trends

Recently (September 8–17), the styrene-butadiene rubber market experienced a slight decline, with prices dropping from 12,491 CNY/ton to 12,250 CNY/ton Meanwhile, the prices of key raw materials—butadiene and styrene—fell by 142% and 103%, respectively, weakening cost support Meanwhile, China’s SBR facility utilization rate remained steady at around 69%, while downstream tire production continued to operate at a generally stable pace, providing solid underlying demand support for the market

• Styrene-butadiene rubber market: prices decline
• raw material costs fall
• tire production remains steady.

Recently, the dichloromethane market in Shandong, China, has been experiencing a loose supply and weak demand, with prices continuously falling to a nine-year low. Currently, companies are stabilizing prices by reducing production and increasing exports to alleviate supply pressure, leading to a bottoming out and stabilization of the market. In the short term, it is expected that prices will see a slight recovery, but the rebound will be limited.

• Methylene chloride market conditions: Supply tightening
• rising exports
• and prices trending moderately higher amid volatility.

Recent lithium carbonate prices have been fluctuating downward, with oversupply being the main reason The expansion of lithium mines in Australia and the resumption of production at Chinese lithium salt plants have increased supply, while demand has shown a mixed performance, with energy storage demand becoming a highlight

• Lithium carbonate prices
• supply-demand contradiction
• CATL
• growing demand for energy storage

This Wednesday, the melamine market in China showed weak supply and demand, with prices under pressure and declining As of September 16, the benchmark price was 5,65000 CNY/ton, a decrease of 022% from the beginning of the month The decline in upstream urea prices has weakened cost support On the supply side, the capacity utilization rate is fluctuating at a high level, putting pressure on enterprise inventories

• Supply and demand both weak
• market sluggish
• prices declining
• weak demand

In the first eight months of 2025, China's cumulative production of bisphenol A reached 31541 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1201% The addition of new facilities, including Shandong Fuyu's 180,000 tons/year and Zhenhai Refining & Chemical's 240,000 tons/year, contributed to the growth in production The increased supply put pressure on prices, leading to losses in the third quarter

• Bisphenol A production
• capacity expansion
• price decline
• plant maintenance

In the first half of September, the Chinese ABS market continued to show weakness, with an average price of 9,962.50 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.36% from the beginning of the month. Supply was ample, and inventory levels were high, with significant characteristics of a low-demand season. The upstream raw material market was weak, and cost support was insufficient. It is expected that ABS prices will continue to decline in the short term.

• ABS market: prices decline
• supply remains ample
• weak demand

This week, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fell by 0.71% to 7,016.67 CNY/ton due to increased supply. Although the rebound in the price of downstream plasticizer DOP supported demand, the overall supply was still in excess. It is expected that the price of 2-ethylhexanol will stabilize with fluctuations in the future.

• Isobutanol prices have fallen
• supply has increased
• DOP prices have rebounded
• the market is fluctuating and trending towards stability.

This week, the pure benzene market price in Shandong region of China first fell and then rose, with a slight overall increase of 011% The market price in East China slightly declined Market transactions improved, but traders were cautious Downstream demand still exists, and holders are observing macro news International crude oil futures fell, while the prices of pure benzene in the external market remained stable or slightly increased

• Pure benzene prices
• market analysis
• crude oil futures
• outlook forecast

This week, the styrene market price in China fluctuated and decreased, dropping from an average of 7,400 CNY/ton at the beginning of the week to 7,320 CNY/ton by the end of the week, with a price decrease of 1.08%.

• Styrene Market
• Prices Decline
• Chemical Products
• Market Analysis

This week, the price of sodium metabisulfite in China fell, with the average price of industrial-grade products dropping from 2016 CNY/ton to 2006 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 0.5%. The prices of upstream and downstream products mainly decreased, and the trading volume was lower than expected. It is expected that the market will maintain a weak and volatile trend in the short term.

• Sodium metabisulfite
• price decline
• weak market
• fluctuating and weak trend

From September 5 to 12, the average price of BDO in China was 7,542 CNY/ton, a decrease of 897% month-over-month and 075% year-over-year The market is experiencing a supply and demand tug-of-war; the supply side has seen a slight increase in production due to plant maintenance and restarts, but the support is moderate The cost of raw materials, such as calcium carbide, has increased, while methanol prices are weaker

• BDO Market
• Supply-Demand Dynamics
• Cost-Side Influences
• Rising Downstream Demand

This week, the market price of propylene oxide in China remained weak and stable, with a benchmark price of 7,500 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.67% from the beginning of the month. The price of raw material propylene increased by 0.94%, but due to weak demand downstream and a cold purchasing atmosphere, it is expected that the propylene oxide market will mainly experience narrow fluctuations in the short term.

• Propylene oxide
• market price
• raw material price
• downstream demand

As of September 11, the average price of 85% industrial thermal phosphoric acid in China was 6710 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.15% from September 5. In terms of the market, factory quotes in Hubei, Yunnan, and Sichuan provinces ranged between 6400-6850 CNY/ton. The price of raw material yellow phosphorus remained stable, with ample supply but weak demand. It is expected that the market price of phosphoric acid will remain stable in the short term.

• Phosphate price
• Market analysis
• Cost factors
• Future market forecast

Since September, the adipic acid market in China has continued to weaken due to factors such as the weak performance of raw materials like cyclohexanone and pure benzene, and a decline in terminal demand. The average market price has fallen from 7,383!0 CNY/ton to 7,300 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.13%. It is expected that the market will remain weak in the latter part of September.

• Adipic acid market
• bearish factors
• price decline
• weakening market demand

From January to July 2025, China’s acetone export volume increased by 41.28% year-on-year, with major destinations including Thailand, Japan, and other regions. Despite growing pressure from intensifying international competition, China’s acetone is expected to continue expanding its global market share, thanks to its competitive pricing advantages.

• Acetone Exports
• International Markets
• Price Competition
• Increased Supply

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

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

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

Recent fluctuations in the price of 85% industrial grade formic acid in China have been observed, with the benchmark price as of September 8th at 3,220 CNY/ton, a decrease of 3.98% from the beginning of the month. The terminal market is experiencing weak demand, with customers adopting a wait-and-see attitude. On the supply side, the reduction in export orders and maintenance plans at factories in Liaocheng may lead to a contraction, resulting in downward pressure on prices.

• Formic acid prices
• weak demand
• shrinking supply
• market wait-and-see attitude