Price Trends

On September 8, the phenol market in China showed a strong trend, but there were signs of a deep correction. The current price trend is fluctuating, and the decrease in propylene prices has led to weaker cost support, which suppresses the short-term trend of phenol. The 60-day cycle price is at the median, the 3-month cycle price is at the mid-high level, and the 1-year cycle price is at the median, with overall balanced room for increases and decreases.

• Phenol market
• deep correction signal
• fluctuating trend
• cost support weakening

On September 8, 2026, methanol prices remained in a high range, and the mean difference signal indicated a warning of stagnation (leaning bearish). Short-term upward momentum is insufficient, and prices are expected to continue fluctuating at high levels. It is important to be vigilant about the risk of a pullback triggered by downward adjustments in China’s spot quotes.

• Methanol market
• high-level fluctuation
• stagnation warning
• average difference analysis

As of September 6, 2026, the price of petcoke is in a strong consolidation (bullish) state, with short-term volatility tending to be strong. Brent crude oil supports costs at high levels, and Chinese refineries have raised their quotes, but attention should be paid to the impact of changes in downstream demand on prices.

• Petroleum coke market conditions: volatile trend
• cost support
• impact of downstream demand

As of September 7, 2026, the daily average price of coke in China was 2,125.00 CNY per ton. Regional spot quotes show significant price differences across different regions and product types. The current signal status is oscillating, with no clear unilateral trend. The short-term upward momentum has paused, but there is still support for a bullish trend in the medium to long term. The price is at a high level, and the room for further increases is limited.

• Coke market
• price analysis
• market trends
• regional quotes

On September 7, 2026, the MTBE market showed a mixed trend with volatile fluctuations. In the short term, prices are resilient to declines, but upward room remains limited. The 5-day moving average difference has turned negative, and the widening gap between the 5-day and 10-day moving averages provides support for mid-term prices; overall, prices remain at high levels. Rising prices in overseas markets and price hikes by Chinese manufacturers are supporting current price levels.

• MTBE market
• Bullish fluctuation
• Price support
• High-level restriction

Recently, the spot market for 180CST fuel oil in China first rose and then stabilized. After the quotations in many regions were increased at the beginning of September, it entered a sideways consolidation phase. The current price is in a high range, with insufficient momentum for further increases. The average difference indicator shows a strong correction signal, and the risk of a pullback needs to be guarded against.

• fuel oil 180CST
• spot market
• fluctuating trend
• risk of correction

On September 7, 2026, the PTA market outlook is characterized by volatile trading. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages both declined compared to the previous day, while the 20-day moving average rose, forming a deep correction signal and indicating an overall bearish trend. PTA prices remain at high levels, with limited room for further increases.

• PTA market conditions: volatile trend
• average price spread fluctuation
• deep correction signal

On September 7, 2026, the acrylonitrile market in China showed a volatile and bearish trend, mainly due to the restart of facilities leading to increased supply and higher inventory levels in companies. In the short term, the trend is expected to be volatile, with insufficient support for a price increase and pressure for a correction from high levels.

• Acrylonitrile
• volatile market
• changes in supply and demand
• pressure for a pullback from high levels

As of September 6, 2026, the LLDPE market in China has shown a volatile trend, with the combination of average difference changes (-, -, +) indicating a deep correction and a bearish signal. The prices for 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods are all at high levels, leaving limited room for further increases.

• LLDPE market conditions: volatile trend
• deep correction
• high-level risks

Recent PVC spot price fluctuations have been significant, following the futures market with an initial rise, then a decline, and another recovery Current changes in the average difference indicate a short-term bearish correction, but there is room for long-term increases The 60-day and 3-month prices are at high levels, limiting short-term increases; the 1-year cycle is at a medium to low level, limiting long-term declines

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

On September 7, 2026, the ABS market showed a volatile trend. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages both declined, while the 20-day moving average rose, indicating a deep pullback (bearish signal). Short-term and medium-term upside potential is limited, whereas the medium- to long-term upside and downside potentials are relatively balanced.

• ABS market conditions
• volatile trend
• average deviation changes
• risk warnings

September 7, 2026, hydrogen peroxide market shows a decrease in the 5-day and 20-day average differences, while the 10-day average difference is increasing, forming a resistance to decline warning (bullish) signal. The current price trend is fluctuating, with some potential for an increase in the medium to long term, but the overall downward space is limited.

• hydrogen peroxide market
• resistance to decline warning
• fluctuation trend
• medium to long-term upward potential

On September 7, 2026, the price trend of lithium carbonate is fluctuating. The current signal is a stagnation warning (bearish). The direction of the mean difference changes inconsistently, meeting the fluctuation criteria. The fundamentals are mixed, with increased supply suppressing prices, but rising export prices of lithium products from the Congo provide some support. Short-term and medium-term price ranges are balanced, while long-term upward potential is limited.

• Lithium carbonate market
• fluctuating trend
• stagnation warning
• fundamental analysis

On September 7, 2026, the DOP market trend shows a price in a fluctuation cycle, presenting a relatively strong resistance to decline. The DOP price has reached a high level over the past year, three months, and 60 days, with limited room for further increase. Attention should be paid to the upstream raw material price fluctuations and downstream demand. It is recommended to be cautious of the risk of a pullback from the high level.

• DOP market trend
• resistance to decline warning
• fluctuation cycle
• high position risk

Recent toluene prices have been supported by strong international crude oil and tight supply in China, showing a high-level fluctuation with a bullish bias. The average spread indicator shows a strong consolidation state, with limited short-term upside potential, but there is still flexibility in the medium to long term. Attention should be paid to downstream purchasing demand and crude oil price trends.

• Toluene market
• volatile but strong
• international crude oil strengthened
• spot supply is tight in China.

September 7, 2026, the phthalic anhydride market in China is in a resilient warning (bullish) fluctuation range, with prices nearing their one-year high. Recently, manufacturers have raised their quotes, and tight inventory has supported prices, but the room for further increases is limited. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving average differences are inconsistent, indicating that the market does not have a clear trend.

• Phthalic anhydride market
• resistance to decline warning
• high-level fluctuation
• tight inventory

On September 6, 2026, the epichlorohydrin market showed a volatile yet bullish pattern The 5-day moving average difference slightly declined, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences rose In the short term, the market is mainly focused on digesting the price increase and undergoing volatile consolidation; however, in the medium to long term, there still remains room for upward movement The current signal combination is (-, +, +), indicating strong consolidation (bullish bias)

• epichlorohydrin
• fluctuating with a bullish bias
• strong consolidation
• long-term upward potential

On September 7, 2026, the isooctanol market in China is in a fluctuating pattern, with a resistance to decline (bullish), but the price is already at a high level across multiple periods, limiting the upside potential. The direction of the average difference is inconsistent, and the short-term trend is volatile. It is recommended to monitor real-time data.

• Isobutyraldehyde market
• resistance to decline warning
• fluctuating pattern
• high range

September 7, 2026, the acrylic acid market in China is in a strong consolidation phase. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages are showing inconsistent directions, indicating a volatile price trend. In the short term, the price is at a high level with limited room for further increase; in the long term, there is still some potential for an upward trend.

• Acrylic acid market
• strong consolidation
• price fluctuation
• limited upside potential

As of September 7, 2026, melamine market conditions show that the average price difference declined on both the 5th and the 10th, but rose again on the 20th, forming a strong bearish signal. Overall, the trend remains one of volatility. The median price over the 60-day and 3-month periods is at the middle level, while the low point for the 1-year period is relatively low.

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