Price Trends

Recently, the ethyl acetate market has been operating strongly, with companies raising their quotes, and South Korea has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on China. The average difference indicator shows a fluctuating trend, with the 1-year cycle at a medium-low level, indicating room for price increases. Short-term high levels limit the upward potential, but there is potential for growth in the medium to long term. Market transactions and policy developments need to be monitored.

• Acetate ester market trend
• fluctuating situation
• market dynamics
• anti-dumping investigation

On August 21, the average market price of Chinese-grade ammonium sulfate fell to 1,086 CNY per ton, a decrease of 4.40% from August 14. Market supply remains stable, but demand is relatively weak. The sluggish international market has prompted buyers to push for lower prices, resulting in limited transactions. It is expected that prices will continue to remain weak and consolidate in the short term.

• Ammonium sulfate prices
• market trends
• supply and demand situation
• future market forecast

This week, the prices of gasoline and diesel from Shandong refineries in China rose due to a significant increase in international crude oil prices, tight supply, and improved demand. The price of 92# gasoline increased to 8,965.71 CNY/ton, and 0# diesel increased to 7,854 CNY/ton. The intensifying conflict between the US and Iran has pushed up oil prices, and it is expected that the prices of gasoline and diesel will continue to rise, but the price increase will be limited.

• International crude oil prices have risen
• China's gasoline and diesel prices have increased
• supply is tight
• demand has improved.

From August 14 to 21, the price of methanol in the East China port of the Chinese market increased from 2,707 CNY/ton to 2,956 CNY/ton, with a price increase of 9.20%. The closing price of methanol futures on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange rose by 2.83%. Despite bearish supply factors, expectations of increased demand and low port inventory supported the high consolidation of methanol prices.

• Methanol Market
• Price Increase
• Supply-Demand Analysis
• Futures Trading

On August 20, 2026, the price of petroleum coke showed a clear downward trend, with the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all trending downward. Lower quotes from some enterprises and ample availability of imported supplies further supported this downward trend. Currently, prices are at the upper end of the one-year cycle; going forward, it will be crucial to monitor downstream demand to gauge the extent of the price decline.

• Petroleum coke prices declined
• analysis using the mean difference method
• ample import supply
• downstream demand impact

This week, the price of petcoke from local refineries in China has generally decreased, with the average price in the Shandong market dropping to 3229.50 CNY per ton. International crude oil prices have risen significantly due to tensions in the Middle East, but local refining companies have been actively shipping and some have lowered their prices. It is expected that supply will increase while demand remains cautious, and in the short term, petcoke prices may stabilize within a narrow range.

• Petroleum Coke Market Trends
• International Crude Oil Prices
• Geopolitical Impacts
• Market Demand Analysis

On August 20, 2026, the market price of 180CST fuel oil in China increased, with the self-pickup price of low-sulfur 180CST from China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in the Qingdao area rising to 6,850 CNY per ton. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average differences all showed positive growth, clearly indicating an upward trend. The price is at a medium-high level, with limited room for short-term increases.

• Fuel oil 180CST
• price increase
• market analysis
• hedging signal

On August 21, MTBE prices continued to rise, and the average difference indicator clearly showed an upward trend. Production companies in Shandong Province have consecutively raised their quotes, while overseas Asian markets have posted two consecutive days of price increases. Although prices over the 60-day and 3-month periods remain at high levels, capping the room for further increases, short-term prices continue to trend upward, albeit with limited upside potential.

• MTBE price
• upward trend
• moving average convergence divergence indicator
• market dynamics

This week, the price of 180CST fuel oil in the East China region continued to rise, with an average price of 6,350 CNY per ton, an increase of 1.60% from last week. International crude oil prices have risen significantly, with WTI and Brent crude oil reaching $86.83 per barrel and $93.78 per barrel, respectively, mainly due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. It is expected that the market for 180CST fuel oil will see a slight increase in the near future.

• Fuel oil 180 CST
• International crude oil prices rise
• Marine fuel market
• Middle East geopolitics

From August 14 to 21, the price of MTBE rose from 6,610 CNY/ton to 7,026 CNY/ton, representing a price increase of 6.29%. The upward trend in the market was driven by rising international crude oil prices and tightening supply conditions. It is expected that high raw material costs and strong demand for finished oil products will continue to support further increases in MTBE prices in the coming period.

• MTBE market
• rising prices
• international crude oil
• gasoline demand

On August 19, 2026, the LLDPE market showed an upward trend. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all posted positive growth compared to the previous day, indicating a clear upward price trend. However, LLDPE prices have remained at high levels over multiple periods, leaving limited room for further increases.

• LLDPE market conditions: prices rise
• mean difference analysis
• high-range interval

On August 20, the Chinese PVC spot market saw a slight decline, with offers in the Zibo and Linyi regions dropping by 20-30 yuan. The average difference indicator shows that the current state is a strong consolidation (favoring an upward trend) in a fluctuating market, with prices at a low point over a one-year cycle, indicating limited room for further declines. In the short term, attention should be paid to changes in the futures market and the atmosphere of spot transactions.

• PVC market trend
• strong fluctuation
• spot market
• futures impact

On August 21, 2026, the MIBK spot price continued its upward trend, with positive growth observed in the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages, clearly signaling an upward momentum. Over the past year, the price has remained in the median range, indicating strong short-term trend certainty and potential for a corrective upward move over the medium term. Pay attention to resistance levels in the mid-to-high price range.

• MIBK Market Trends
• Price Increase
• Average Deviation Analysis
• Industry Chain Reference

On August 21, 2026, the hydrogen peroxide market showed strong rebound characteristics: the 5-day moving average difference turned positive from negative, the 10-day moving average difference rose, and the 20-day moving average difference remained flat. Prices are at the lower end of the one-year cycle, providing a certain margin of safety for a short-term rebound; however, the overall market remains within a range of volatility.

• Hydrogen peroxide market
• market fluctuation
• short-term rebound
• low safety margin

On August 21, 2026, the price of caustic soda remained volatile with a slight upward bias Leading manufacturers in Shandong have consecutively raised their quoted prices The capacity utilization rate of sampled enterprises showed a marginal increase, and inventories at factories declined Coupled with low price levels over both the 60-day and one-year periods, the market exhibits short-term resilience against further declines

• caustic soda market
• resistance to decline
• volatile with a bullish bias
• low price level

On August 20, 2026, the lithium carbonate market in China showed a fluctuating trend. The 5-day and 10-day moving average differences decreased, while the 20-day moving average difference increased, forming a deep correction and bearish signal. The price is at a medium-low level within the 60-day and 3-month cycles, with support; however, it is at a medium-high level within the 1-year cycle, indicating limited upside potential.

• Lithium carbonate market
• fluctuating trend
• deep correction signal
• price support

On August 19, 2026, the price differential indicators for hydrofluoric acid across all periods continued to stabilize, showing no significant upward or downward trend. Current market prices remain at a high level, with limited room for further increases, and the overall market continues to exhibit a pattern of high-level fluctuations and consolidation. Market forces between bulls and bears are balanced, and in the short term, there is a lack of clear directional guidance.

• Hydrofluoric acid market
• high-level fluctuation
• market analysis
• price trend

On August 20, 2026, the price of hydrofluoric acid in China remained stable with no changes in the multi-period differences, and the market was in a state of high-level consolidation. In the short term, there is a low possibility of a significant price increase, and the focus will mainly be on narrow-range fluctuations to digest the high valuations. The price is at a high level within the year, with limited room for further increases.

• Hydrofluoric acid market: high-level fluctuation
• stable prices
• market consolidation

On August 20, 2026, DOP prices continued their upward trend, with the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all showing positive growth, signaling a clear upward momentum. Several manufacturers have been continuously raising their quoted prices; however, prices remain at high levels, so it’s important to pay attention to the risk of a pullback.

• DOP prices rise
• clear upward signals
• high-level pressure
• impacts from changes in raw materials and demand.

This week, the propylene oxide market in China showed a narrow and weak consolidation, with prices fluctuating around the 10,000 yuan mark. Cost support is strong, and supply is tight, but downstream resistance to high prices is evident, leading to insufficient demand. It is expected that the market will continue to experience high-level bargaining and narrow fluctuations in the short term.

• Propylene oxide market
• cost support
• tight supply
• weak demand