Price Trends

In early June, hydrogen peroxide prices fell by nearly 4%, with the market average price dropping from 676 CNY/ton to 650 CNY/ton. Increased supply led to greater inventory pressure, while demand remained weak due to losses in downstream industries. Technical analysis indicates that although the short-term trend is at a low point, it is expected that hydrogen peroxide prices will slightly fluctuate and rise by mid-June, possibly ranging between 600-800 CNY/ton.

• Hydrogen peroxide market conditions: Increasing supply pressure
• weak demand
• technical analysis forecasts

In June, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fluctuated and rose to 8,133.33 CNY/ton, with a price increase of 2.09%. Although the cost support from propylene weakened, the leading companies in China showed a clear intention to maintain prices. For the whole year, the new capacity is expected to reach 1,140,000 tons/year, putting the market under high pressure and at risk of increased inventory. It is expected that the price will experience wide fluctuations in the future.

• Isooctanol prices are rising
• moving average analysis
• cost support is weakening
• supply is ample.

In early June, the Chinese 85% formic acid market showed a stepwise downward trend, with prices falling from 2550 CNY/ton to 2400 CNY/ton. The market went through three stages: the first round of correction, sideways fluctuation, and deep decline. Weak demand and intensified supply competition led to chaotic transaction prices, and it is expected that the market will continue to fluctuate downward in the short term.

• Formic acid market: prices decline
• supply and demand are weak
• prices fluctuate downward.

This week, the demand for acrylonitrile in China was weak, with overall quotations declining Prices in East China and Shandong fell by 300-400 CNY/ton and 350 CNY/ton, respectively The supply was loose while demand was insufficient, leading to an increase in inventory In terms of costs, the price of propylene, the raw material, slightly decreased, but the production losses increased

• Acrylonitrile Market: Prices Down
• Demand Weak
• Supply Abundant

This week, the price of polyester bottle chips in China showed a general downward fluctuation, with the weekly average price at 8,335 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.66% compared to last week. The cost support was limited, and with an increase in supply, demand remained stable but high prices suppressed restocking. For next week, the expected price range is 7,950-8,350 CNY/ton, with a trend of weak fluctuation, and there may be a rebound at lower levels.

• Polyester bottle flakes
• prices fluctuating
• supply increasing
• demand stable.

This week, the price of activated carbon fell by 0.79%, from 12,666 CNY/ton to 12,566 CNY/ton. The price of coconut shell activated carbon remained stable, while the price of coal-based activated carbon increased due to environmental inspections and coal mine safety rectification, leading to higher costs. Although the market transactions were active, the overall supply exceeded demand. It is expected that the price of activated carbon will show a weak and volatile trend in the short term.

• Activated carbon prices
• market analysis
• coconut-shell activated carbon
• coal-based activated carbon

From June 1 to 5, the BDO price in China fell from 8100 CNY/ton to 8303 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 0.21%. The supply side fluctuated frequently but overall support increased. On the cost side, the price of calcium carbide decreased while the price of methanol increased. The demand side continued to be under pressure due to poor terminal demand. It is expected that the BDO market will operate weakly in the future.

• BDO market
• price decline
• supply-and-demand pressure
• cost impact

In early June 2026, the price of ethylene oxide saw a significant decrease, with the average price dropping from 7,600 CNY/ton to 6,800 CNY/ton The main reasons were a reduction in costs, an increase in supply, and weak demand The decline in crude oil and ethylene prices led to lower production costs; the resumption of maintenance facilities increased supply; and the downstream market entered a low season, resulting in decreased demand

• Ethylene oxide
• price correction
• cost reduction
• increased supply

This week, the Chinese ammonium sulfate market continued to show weakness, with prices falling and then stabilizing. On June 5th, the average price of caprolactam-grade ammonium sulfate was 1503 CNY/ton, a decrease of 5.05% from June 1st. Market demand has weakened, with limited terminal demand, and the export market is not performing well. It is expected that the ammonium sulfate market will remain weak and fluctuate in the short term.

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

From June 5 to 8, the Chinese methanol market showed a strong trend, with the quotation at East China ports rising to 3,213 CNY/ton. The futures price fluctuated and fell, but the support from spot demand and cost was strong, and it is expected that the market will mainly consolidate in the future.

• Methanol Market
• Price Increase
• Supply-Demand Dynamics
• Low Inventory Levels

This week, the market price of propylene oxide first decreased and then increased As of June 4th, the benchmark price was 9,000 CNY/ton, up 112% from the 1st The supply side saw a concentration of plant shutdowns and reduced loads, leading to a tightening of spot supply, which supported the price recovery However, demand remains weak, and there is insufficient momentum for a market reversal

• Propylene oxide
• market price
• supply side
• demand side

In May, the acrylonitrile market in China was weak due to a mismatch in supply and demand. Despite the support from rising raw material costs and plant maintenance, insufficient downstream demand led to a decline in prices. In June, it is expected that supply will increase while demand improvement will be limited, and the price of acrylonitrile may continue to trend downward slowly.

• Supply and demand mismatch
• acrylonitrile market
• insufficient downstream demand
• increased supply

In May, the cyclohexanone market in Shandong, China, showed a continuous downward trend, falling from 9,750 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 9,150-9,250 CNY/ton by the end of the month. The price was under pressure due to ample supply and weak demand, with weakened cost support further driving the price reduction. It is expected that the market will remain weak and volatile in the short term, and attention should be paid to changes in demand and costs.

• Cyclohexanone market: prices decline
• supply and demand are relaxed
• cost support weakens.

In May, the price of lithium carbonate first rose and then fell. In June, supply is expected to continue contracting, while demand has proven more resilient than anticipated, potentially exacerbating the tight supply-demand balance. However, with a concentrated arrival of overseas lithium ore in July, supply pressures are set to ease, and high lithium prices may dampen demand. As a result, lithium carbonate prices are likely to remain volatile in June.

• Lithium carbonate market
• supply and demand analysis
• new energy vehicle sales in China
• energy storage cell production in China

In May, the price of n-butanol in Shandong region of China decreased from 7,666 CNY/ton to 6,933 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 9.57%. The market supply and demand were out of balance, with increased supply and weak demand, and cost support weakened, leading to a continuous decline in prices. In the short term, the n-butanol market is expected to maintain a weak operation.

• Butanol prices have fallen
• supply and demand are misaligned
• cost support has weakened
• market sentiment is sluggish.

This week, the acrylic acid market in China showed a narrow range of fluctuation, with prices slightly decreasing by 0.39% to 8616.67 CNY per ton. The moving average system indicates a bearish arrangement, with the downward momentum weakening but no signs of a reversal. It is expected that the market will maintain a weak fluctuation pattern in the short term, and attention should be paid to changes in the moving averages to determine the subsequent trend.

• Acrylic Market
• Price Volatility
• Moving Average Analysis
• Future Outlook

In May, the Chinese market for 85% formic acid first stabilized and then increased. At the beginning of the month, the price was 2400 CNY per ton. Mid-month, due to plant maintenance, the price rose to 2600 CNY per ton and then stabilized. By the end of the month, supply-demand contradictions became more apparent, with the overall market showing a stable but weakening trend. It is expected that the downward trend will continue slowly.

• Formic acid market
• price fluctuation
• supply-demand contradiction
• plant maintenance

This week, the melamine market in China showed a weak stabilization trend, with prices fluctuating narrowly in the range of 6125-6150 CNY per ton Technical indicators show that the 10-day moving average is still below the 20-day moving average, but the downward momentum has weakened, confirming the current bottoming area

• Melamine Market
• Price Trend Analysis
• Phased Bottom
• Narrow-Range Fluctuations

In May, China's PP market prices first declined and then increased, with overall supply being tight but cost support weakening. Concentrated maintenance led to low operating rates, and the demand side showed a clear wait-and-see attitude. It is expected that there will be significant upward pressure in the future, and attention should be paid to crude oil and Middle East shipping conditions.

• PP market
• tight supply
• weakening cost support
• weak demand

In May, the Chinese PC market showed a narrow fluctuation, with prices falling by 1.02% compared to the beginning of the month. Supply was low, and production decreased due to maintenance by enterprises. However, demand entered the off-season, and buyers were cautious, leading to insufficient support. The cost support from bisphenol A weakened, and it is expected that the PC market will maintain a consolidation trend in the short term.

• PC market: supply at low levels
• demand softening
• cost support weakening.