Price Trends

This week, the acrylonitrile market in China fell again due to ample supply and insufficient demand, with prices in East China and Shandong both dropping by 100 CNY/ton Although the capacity utilization rate has decreased, the commissioning of new facilities has brought the total capacity to 5,449,000 tons per year The reduction in the operating rates of downstream industries has led to inadequate purchasing

• Acrylonitrile market
• oversupply
• insufficient downstream demand
• rising production costs

In the first half of August, prices of polyester bottle flakes generally declined before stabilizing locally As of the 15th, the average price was 5,947 CNY/ton Influenced by falling crude oil and PTA prices, processing fees for bottle flakes have partially recovered, but gross profits remain negative On the supply side, inventory pressure has eased due to production cuts, while demand remains sluggish

• Polyester bottle flakes price
• cost support
• oversupply
• weak demand

In July, the asphalt market in Shandong, China, increased significantly, with obvious cost support. In August, production is expected to decline, but inventory levels are low, and the situation of weak supply and demand continues. Demand is affected by capital and weather conditions. In the short term, the asphalt market in China will maintain stable operations, and the crack spread still has support.

• Asphalt Market: Weak Supply and Demand
• Cost Support
• Low Inventory Levels

This week, the price of phthalic anhydride fluctuated and decreased, with the price of o-xylene-based phthalic anhydride dropping to 6,300 CNY per ton, a decrease of 3.82%. The decline in cost and reduction in supply put pressure on the price of phthalic anhydride, while the demand for downstream plasticizers recovered, but the price of DOP still fell. It is expected that the price of phthalic anhydride will continue to fluctuate and decrease in the future.

• Phthalic anhydride prices
• cost decline
• supply reduction
• demand recovery

This week, the market price of isopropanol in China decreased. The average price at the beginning of the week was 5,775 CNY/ton, and by the end of the week, it had dropped to 5,700 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.3%. The overall market performance was average, with ample supply but cautious transactions. It is expected that the market will mainly be characterized by observation and weak stability in the short term.

• Isopropanol
• market prices have decreased
• supply is ample
• transactions are cautious.

This week, the market price of ammonium sulfate in China showed a weak decline. The average price on August 15 was 1,113 CNY per ton, a decrease of 1.18% compared to August 11. The market supply is sufficient, and the purchasing enthusiasm from downstream has weakened. The export market is not performing well, and it is expected that the price will continue to be under pressure in the short term.

• Ammonium sulfate market price
• supply and demand situation
• market trend analysis
• future market forecast

This week (811-15), the price range of the PVC spot market in China adjusted, with the average price of calcium carbide method SG-5 type at 4,813 CNY/ton It saw a slight increase of 017% within the week before falling back The fundamentals have not significantly improved, with a loose supply and demand situation and insufficient downstream demand, leading to a weak market atmosphere The price of calcium carbide slightly increased by 139%, providing limited support to PVC

• PVC prices
• range adjustment
• supply-demand fundamentals
• calcium carbide market

This week, the TDI market in East China fell, with a price decrease of 223% during the week High prices led to low enthusiasm from downstream buyers, resulting in weak transactions Although suppliers maintained firm quotes, the market price loosened under the supply-demand dynamics The supply was tight due to some manufacturers shutting down for maintenance, while the cost of toluene remained stable

• TDI market
• price decline
• tight supply
• stable costs

On August 15, 2025, the coke market in Shanxi region remained stable, with an average price of 1,391 CNY per ton. The prices of metallurgical coke in Jingdezhen, Yichun, and Qujing remained steady, with a relatively loose supply in some areas. Downstream demand was weak, mainly driven by essential restocking. It is expected that the coke market will maintain its current trend in the short term.

• Coke market
• Price trend
• Supply and demand situation
• Future market forecast

This week, the caustic soda price in China increased slightly, with the market average rising from 852 CNY/ton to 856 CNY/ton, a price increase of 0.47%. In Shandong, the price for 32% ion-membrane caustic soda was quoted at 800-880 CNY/ton, while in Jiangsu, it was quoted at 850-930 CNY/ton. In Inner Mongolia, the price was quoted at 2700-2800 CNY/ton (converted to 100%). It is expected that the caustic soda prices in China will remain firm in the later period.

• Caustic soda price
• market analysis
• chemical industry index
• downstream demand

This week, the styrene market prices in China showed a slight downward trend, decreasing from an average price of 7604 CNY/ton at the beginning of the week to 7596 CNY/ton by the end of the week, with an overall price decrease of 0.11%.

• Styrene
• Market dynamics
• Price decline
• Chemical products

This week, the butadiene market in China first declined and then rose, with an overall increase of 073%, as prices adjusted from 9,100 CNY/ton to 9,166 CNY/ton On the supply side, Fushun Petrochemical was shut down for maintenance, while Shenghong Refining and Satellite Chemical lowered their prices In terms of demand, the polybutadiene rubber market saw a slight increase, but overall maintained rigid demand procurement

• Butadiene market
• price fluctuation
• changes in supply side
• impact from demand side

Starting from August 4th, the price of hydrogen peroxide in China has slightly increased, with the market average price rising from 690 CNY/ton to 696 CNY/ton, a price increase of 0.97%. The improvement in demand from the terminal printing and papermaking sectors, along with some manufacturers' shutdowns for maintenance, has alleviated supply pressure and supported the price increase. It is expected that demand will increase in late August, and the market trend is likely to continue to rise.

• Hydrogen peroxide market
• price increase
• supply pressure relief
• demand increase

From August 8 to 15, 2025, the market price of toluene remained stable at 5,560 CNY/ton. The crude oil price range fluctuated, and news of OPEC+ increasing production was bearish for the oil market. Sinopec's regional companies in China maintained stable toluene quotes: East China and North China at 5,500 CNY/ton, South China at 5,650-5,700 CNY/ton, and Central China at 5,600 CNY/ton. Under the balance of supply and demand, the overall trend remained stable.

• toluene market
• supply and demand competition
• crude oil price
• Sinopec

This week, the market price of titanium dioxide in China remained stable, with an average market price of 13,480 CNY per ton. Although the market remains quiet, some companies have seen an increase in new orders. Titanium Hai announced a price increase, and it is expected that the market may recover in the short term, with actual transaction prices to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

• Titanium dioxide
• market price
• market analysis
• future forecast

From August 11 to 15, the Chinese polymer MDI market experienced a slight decline, with weekly prices decreasing by 0.53%. On the supply side, Donghua Rui'an plant maintenance was ongoing. On the cost side, benzene raw material prices slightly increased but had limited impact. Demand remained moderate, and transactions were mainly small orders. The market is expected to fluctuate within a narrow range in the near future.

• Polymeric MDI
• market conditions
• price decline
• supply-demand dynamics

This week, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fluctuated and fell by 0.76% to 7376.67 CNY/ton, mainly due to increased supply. Although the demand for downstream plasticizer DOP increased and its price fell by 0.96%, it is expected that the price of 2-ethylhexanol will stop falling and rebound in the future. The increase in both supply and demand led to an inventory accumulation of 2-ethylhexanol in China.

• Isodecyl alcohol price
• plasticizer demand
• increased supply
• price fluctuating and declining

This week (8.8-8.15), the DMF market price in China remained stable with no significant fluctuations. The market supply and demand were balanced, and the price trend was steady.

• DMF market
• price trend
• stable operation

This week, the cyclohexane market in China remained stable, with moderate downstream demand and low purchasing enthusiasm. Cyclohexanone plants are operating normally, but supply has decreased in the Inner Mongolia region, leading to a limited price increase. Analysts expect that the cyclohexane market in China will remain mainly stable in the short term due to weak demand and poor cost support.

• Cyclohexane market
• stable operation
• downstream demand is average
• insufficient momentum for price increases

In the first half of August, the Chinese PC market remained stable with little change in prices On the supply side, the operating rates of PC polymerization enterprises increased to nearly 82%, with weekly production reaching approximately 69,000 tons, and inventories remained high In terms of demand, the downstream sector was still in the off-season, with inventory replenishment mainly driven by essential needs, resulting in weak market momentum

• PC market
• price fluctuations
• weak demand
• ample supply