Price Trends

The PTA trend analysis on September 14, 2026, PT, shows that current prices are in a volatile trend, with the mean deviation combination being (–, +, +), indicating a strong, bullish consolidation pattern. However, PTA has already reached high levels across multiple timeframes, leaving limited room for further upward movement.

• PTA trend analysis
• oscillating trend
• moving average deviation changes
• high price levels

On September 14, 2026, the acrylonitrile market is fluctuating within a narrow range, with a short-term bullish trend prevailing On the supply side, production capacity has contracted due to planned maintenance shutdowns at major facilities, and inverted profit margins have strengthened manufacturers' willingness to hold prices steady

• Acrylonitrile
• Trend Analysis
• Resistance to Decline Warning
• Fluctuation Range

As of September 13, 2026, the PVC spot price in China has stabilized, remaining in a weak rebound fluctuation range. The short-term upward space is limited, the medium-term upward momentum is insufficient, and the long-term downward space is limited. In the Linyi region, the PVC market has seen a decline from its high position, with poor trading. It is recommended to pay attention to the spot trading and the trend of the futures market.

• PVC trend analysis
• high-level fluctuations
• spot price
• moving average difference indicator

On September 14, 2026, the methylene chloride market is in a strong, consolidating, and bullish state The 5-day moving average difference has declined, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences have risen, generating a combined signal of (-, +, +) The price trend is oscillating with a slight bullish bias, and both medium- and short-term moving averages are trending upward

• Dichloromethane
• trend analysis
• strong consolidation
• oscillating with a bullish bias

On September 13, 2026, the MIBK spot price was in a high range over the past year, showing a strong consolidation (bullish) signal. The short-term trend is strong, but the upside is limited, and attention should be paid to changes in upstream acetone, isopropanol, and downstream demand. The current average difference combination is (-, +, +), with a price trend that is oscillating and slightly bullish.

• MIBK Trend Analysis
• Strong Consolidation
• Price in High-Range Band
• Industry Chain Influencing Factors

On September 14, 2026, the lithium carbonate market showed a volatile trend. The average price differences for the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods were -2,400 CNY/ton, -4,900 CNY/ton, and -5,150 CNY/ton, respectively, with trends showing +, flat, and -. In the short term, prices remain low, leaving limited room for further declines; in the medium to long term, there is ample potential for both upward and downward movements.

• Lithium carbonate
• trend analysis
• oscillation signals
• low price levels

On September 13, 2026, the hydrofluoric acid market in China showed a weak fluctuation pattern, with short-term prices consolidating sideways. The 5-day and 10-day average differences remained flat, while the 20-day average difference narrowed and declined. There was no clear unilateral trend in the market, and the overall characteristic of a bearish fluctuation was significant, indicating a risk of a pullback from high levels.

• Hydrofluoric acid market
• weak fluctuation
• risk of decline from high levels
• average difference analysis

On September 13, 2026, DOP prices remained at high levels, and the mean difference signal indicated a strong, sideways consolidation with a bullish bias. Upstream phthalic anhydride and iso-octanol prices, currently at high levels, are providing cost support, and mainstream manufacturers have continuously raised their factory prices. It is important to monitor the strength of downstream demand absorption and the risk of a pullback from these high levels.

• DOP trend analysis
• prices remain at high levels
• strong consolidation with a bullish bias
• cost support

On September 13, 2026, the propylene oxide market continued to exhibit volatile trading, characterized by strong consolidation and a bullish bias The 5-day moving average difference slightly declined, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences rose, indicating that the overall bullish structure remains intact Prices are currently in the mid-to-high range, with limited room for further upward movement

• Propylene oxide
• market analysis
• fluctuating trend
• strong consolidation

As of September 13, 2026, the spot price of phthalic anhydride in China is at a one-year high, with the average difference signal indicating a strong consolidation (bullish). Upstream supply tensions are supporting price increases, but the room for further increases is limited. Mainstream manufacturers have low inventory levels, and their quotations are rising, providing strong support for prices.

• Phthalic Anhydride Trend Analysis
• Strongly Bullish
• Range-bound Pattern
• Tight Supply

On September 13, 2026, the epichlorohydrin market in China maintained a volatile trend, with a significant pullback from a high level The short-term 5-day and 10-day moving averages have declined, while the 20-day moving average has remained unchanged, indicating no clear directional trend Short-term price increases are limited, and the industry's operating rate has slightly decreased

• epichlorohydrin
• market analysis
• fluctuating market
• price adjustment

On September 13, 2026, the spot price of 2-ethylhexanol in China was in a phase of strong fluctuation. Driven by high upstream propylene costs and increased downstream demand, manufacturers' quotes have risen. The current price is already near the highest level in a year, with limited room for further increases. The combination of changes in the average difference shows a strong consolidation signal.

• Isooctanol trend: Strong consolidation
• cost support
• improving demand.

On September 14, 2026, the acrylic market showed a strong consolidation trend, with prices fluctuating. In the short term, prices remain in a high range, leaving limited room for further increases; however, in the medium to long term, there is some potential for upward movement. Both Wanhua Chemical and Shanghai Huayi New Materials have raised their quoted prices, and plant operations are running normally.

• Acrylic acid
• trend analysis
• strong consolidation
• price fluctuation

As of September 14, 2026, the melamine trend analysis shows that the 5-day moving average difference has slightly declined, while the 10-day and 20-day moving averages remain unchanged. Overall, the signal is oscillating with a relatively strong upward bias. In the short term, prices are hovering in a mid-to-high range with limited room for further increases; in the medium to long term, prices are situated in a mid-to-low range, offering some potential for upward movement.

• melamine
• trend analysis
• fluctuating with a slightly bullish trend
• market signals

On September 14, 2026, the phenol market is in a strong, consolidating, and bullish pattern, with limited upside potential in the short term at current high levels The moving average divergence indicates that the 5-day moving average divergence is declining, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average divergences are rising, suggesting a volatile but generally bullish price trend

• Phenol market
• average difference analysis
• strong consolidation
• price trend forecast

On September 14, 2026, methanol, after reaching a short-term high and facing upward pressure, entered a clear correction phase with limited room for further gains. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all showed negative divergences, signaling a clear downward trend. On the spot market, demand remains insufficient, and high-priced auctions have seen instances of no bids, reinforcing the logic behind the correction.

• Methanol trend analysis
• clear pullback
• high pressure at elevated levels
• insufficient demand

In September, China's PTA market showed a strong fluctuation, with an average price of 6,971 CNY/ton, a 910% increase from the beginning of the month This was mainly due to favorable support from crude oil costs, a gradually easing supply, but weaker-than-expected demand during the peak season, with low polyester operating rates

• PTA price
• crude oil cost
• supply-demand balance
• polyester demand

On September 10, 2026, the polyester staple fiber market in China showed a fluctuating trend. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving average differences moved in inconsistent directions, indicating a warning signal of stagnation and a generally bearish outlook. The current price is at a high level, with limited room for further increases.

• Polyester staple fiber
• trend analysis
• fluctuation
• stagnation warning

This week, the supply of acrylonitrile in the Chinese market increased while demand was weak, leading to a decline in prices. However, a significant rise in the price of propylene, the raw material, led to an increase in production costs and greater pressure from losses. By the end of the week, market prices had somewhat recovered, and a slight rebound is expected in the short term.

• Rising costs
• increased supply
• declining demand
• market rebound

In early September, polyethylene prices rose, with the average prices of LLDPE, LDPE, and HDPE increasing by 3.76%, 2.52%, and 1.60% respectively. The rise was driven by higher costs and a previous reduction in supply. In the short term, high prices are supported by low inventory levels and the peak season for agricultural film. However, as facilities resume production and demand remains limited, there is a risk of prices falling later on.

• Cost-driven
• polyethylene prices
• supply contraction
• peak season for agricultural films