Price Trends

August 20th, the butadiene market in China continued to rise, driven by multiple factors including a strong futures market, concentrated restocking by downstream buyers, and traders holding back on sales The average difference indicator shows a clear upward signal, and there is still room for short-term price increases, but attention should be paid to the pressure at high levels

• Butadiene market
• price increase
• tight supply
• futures support

On August 18, 2026, the propylene oxide market in China showed a volatile but bullish and strong rebound trend. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages increased, while the 20-day moving average slightly declined, indicating a short-term divergence in market performance. Prices are at a moderate level with potential for increase, but the short-term high restricts further upward movement. It is expected to maintain a high-level volatile rebound trend.

• Propylene oxide
• fluctuating trend
• strong rebound
• changes in multiple cycle averages

On August 19, 2026, the spot price of phthalic anhydride in China continued to rise, with major manufacturers raising their quotes. Low facility utilization rates and tight inventory supported the price increase. Analysis using the average difference method showed that the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average differences were all positive, indicating a clear upward trend. However, with prices in a high range for the one-year cycle, the room for further increases is limited.

• Phthalic anhydride market
• price increase
• tight inventory
• average difference method analysis

On August 19, 2026, the aniline market price rose temporarily but then stabilized, showing a volatile trend with signs of stagflationary warning. The 5-day and 20-day moving averages both increased, while the 10-day moving average declined; the combined signal is (+, -, +). Aniline’s one-year price cycle remains at a high level, leaving limited room for further price increases.

• Aniline market conditions
• price trends
• average difference changes
• stagnation warning

In mid-August, the average price of industrial thermal phosphoric acid in the Chinese market fell from 8,675 CNY/ton to 8,625 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.58%. The prices of raw materials such as yellow phosphorus and sulfur weakened, leading to reduced cost support, which caused the phosphoric acid prices to decline. With limited market demand, it is expected that prices will continue to fluctuate at a lower level in the short term.

• Phosphate market: prices are falling
• cost support is weakening
• demand is limited.

On August 18, 2026, the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average difference indicators for epichlorohydrin all turned negative, forming a clear short-term downward signal. The annual cycle price is at a low level, while the 60-day and three-month cycles are at moderate to low levels. The overall downward space is limited, and the short-term decline is likely to be a phased adjustment.

• Epichlorohydrin
• price decline
• short-term adjustment
• market analysis

On August 19, 2026, the spot price of 2-ethylhexanol continued to rise, but the spread indicator issued a warning signal for a potential stagnation. The current price is at a mid-high level within the annual cycle, with limited room for further increases, and there is a need to be cautious of the risk of a pullback. Major manufacturers such as Luxi Chemical and Shandong Lihuayi have raised their quotations, supporting the short-term upward trend.

• Xinol Market Trends
• Stagflation Warning
• Risk of Price Correction
• Mean Difference Analysis

Despite Shandong Lihuayi, Hualu Hengsheng, and other companies raising the ex-factory quotes for 2-ethylhexanol, the market is in a deep corrective phase with a bearish bias The 5-day and 10-day moving averages have declined, while the 20-day moving average has slightly increased, indicating weakened short-term momentum and limited upside potential in the medium term

• Isobutanol market
• volatile with a bearish trend
• average difference analysis
• prices are retreating from high levels

August 20, 2026, acetic acid prices have clearly increased, with 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all showing an upward trend. In many regions of China, the market prices of acetic acid have risen, with companies experiencing smooth sales and downstream demand following. The 1-year cycle price is at a medium-low level, with limited room for decline; the 3-month cycle is at a medium-high level, with limited short-term upside potential.

• Acetic acid prices
• clearly rising
• fundamental support
• cyclical position analysis

On August 20, 2026, the market for adipic acid showed a clear upward trend The average differences for the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods all exhibited positive changes compared to the previous day, indicating an upward price trend

• Adipic acid market
• price increase
• trend analysis
• risk warning

On August 20, 2026, the acrylate market staged a weak rebound The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages showed differences of -1333, +12167, and -12916, respectively, indicating an anti-decline warning (leaning bullish) Price trends remain volatile, with major manufacturers raising their quotes by 50–100 CNY/ton

• Acrylic acid market
• weak rebound
• anti-drop warning
• fluctuating trend

On August 20, 2026, the ethanol market experienced volatile trading conditions The 5-day and 20-day moving averages both weakened, but the 10-day moving average rebounded, showing signs of resilience and recovery In some regions, prices declined; however, reduced plant maintenance curbed supply, and as supply and demand balanced out, prices remained relatively stable with a slight upward bias The short-term trend is characterized by volatility (with a slight upward bias)

• Ethanol market
• consolidation
• resistance to decline and recovery
• supply and demand competition

On August 20, 2026, the BDO market in China showed fluctuating consolidation, with the 10-day and 20-day average differences moving upward, while the 5-day average difference remained unchanged. The spot price has been continuously adjusted upwards, with supply tightening due to plant maintenance and shutdowns, supporting a stronger price. The short-term trend is expected to be moderately bullish, but the upward potential over the 60-day period is limited.

• BDO market: Prices are fluctuating with a slight upward bias
• supply is contracting
• upside potential is limited.

On August 19, 2026, the BDO market in China showed a clear upward trend. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages were all positive, with the spot price increasing by 50 CNY per ton. Shaanxi Heimao's facility is scheduled for a 45-day planned maintenance, which is expected to tighten supply and support price increases. The short-term trend is clearly upward, but the room for increase within the 60-day period is limited.

• BDO market
• clear increase
• supply tightening
• price rising

On August 19, 2026, the ethanol market is expected to experience volatile but predominantly bullish trends. The 10-day moving average difference has rebounded, showing positive recovery. Although some companies have lowered their quotes, prices remain at low levels over the 60-day and 3-month periods, and plant maintenance continues to support supply, helping prices resist downward pressure. The short-term trend is one of volatility (with a slight bullish bias).

• Ethanol market
• Bullish fluctuation
• Average difference analysis
• Anti-fall warning

Recently, the market price of ethyl acetate has been continuously increasing, with companies in North China and East China steadily raising their quotations The 5-day and 10-day average differences have remained unchanged at zero, while the 20-day average difference has narrowed, indicating a market trend that is slightly bullish In the long term, prices are at a medium to low level, and the short-term high may suppress further increases

• Acetic acid ethyl ester
• market price
• fluctuating but strong
• strong consolidation

On August 20, 2026, the melamine market showed a volatile trading pattern. Currently, the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages differ by -12.50, -36.25, and -15.63 respectively, indicating an anti-decline warning signal (slightly bullish). The price trend remains volatile, and prices have been at low levels over the past year, leaving limited room for further declines.

• melamine
• market trend
• fluctuating operation
• resistance to decline warning

As of August 19, the average price of cyclohexane in China was 6,433 CNY per ton, with ample market supply but insufficient demand. The rise in benzene prices has pushed up the cost of cyclohexane, but weak downstream demand has limited the upward potential for prices. It is expected that in the short term, the price of cyclohexane will fluctuate within the range of 6,500 to 6,900 CNY per ton.

• Cyclohexane Market
• Price Trends
• Rising Costs
• Insufficient Downstream Demand

On August 19, the phenol market showed a strong rebound and fluctuation trend, with some companies raising factory prices, boosting market sentiment The 5-day and 10-day moving averages turned positive or narrowed, indicating an increase in short-term rebound momentum, but the 20-day moving average remained negative, suggesting that the medium-term downward trend has not been fully reversed Prices are in the mid-to-high range, which limits the room for further rebound

• Phenol market
• price rebound
• market dynamics
• impact on the industrial chain

On August 20, 2026, the methanol market continued to show an upward trend The daily differences for the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all showed positive growth compared to the previous day, meeting the criteria for a clear upward trend In the short term, prices are trending upward; however, prices over the 60-day cycle remain at high levels, limiting further upside potential

• Methanol market
• price increase
• average difference method analysis
• market trend forecast