Price Trends

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.

In May, the Chinese ABS market continued to decline, with the average price falling to 9,900 CNY/ton, a decrease of 11.45%. The supply side saw low and fluctuating production levels, with cost factors affected by oil price volatility. Demand was weak due to the entry into the off-season. In the short term, it is expected that prices will remain weak and the possibility of further declines will increase.

• ABS market
• price decline
• off-season for consumption
• impact of cost factors

In May, China's maleic anhydride market experienced volatile price increases, with the average price reaching 7,962.50 CNY per ton—a rise of 1.27%. Supply remained tight due to maintenance at several plants, while upstream butane prices continued to fluctuate at high levels. Meanwhile, the downstream unsaturated resin industry saw sluggish operating rates and weak demand. It is expected that in June, as supply increases, maleic anhydride prices may come under downward pressure.

• Maleic anhydride market
• tight supply
• rising prices
• weak downstream demand

In May, the market price of acetic acid declined, with the average price dropping from 3,193.33 CNY/ton to 3,040 CNY/ton—a decrease of 4.80%. Although maintenance activities on the supply side were concentrated, weak demand kept prices under pressure. The price of methanol, the raw material, also fluctuated downward, falling by 6.13%. It is expected that the acetic acid market will remain weak in June.

• Acetic acid prices have fallen
• market demand is weak
• supply-side fluctuations are occurring
• the methanol market is experiencing volatile downward trends.

In May, the price of ethyl acetate in China continued to decline, with the average price falling from 6,393.33 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 6,000 CNY/ton, a decrease of 6.15%. The market was well-supplied but demand was weak, and the decline in the price of raw material acetic acid led to a strong bearish sentiment. It is expected that the market will remain weak and consolidate in the next month.

• Acetic acid ethyl ester market
• raw material prices decline
• downstream demand is weak
• market supply is abundant