Phthalic Anhydride Spot Price Market Report (August 14, 2026)
Core Insights: Today, the phthalic anhydride market is showing a strong rebound with volatile, bullish tendencies. Some manufacturers continue to maintain low facility utilization rates, and low inventory levels are supporting upward price adjustments. However, prices remain in the upper range of the one-year cycle, limiting further upside potential.
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value (2026-08-13) | Yesterday's Value (2026-08-12) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | 8.33 | -61.67 | + |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | -53.33 | -61.66 | + |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | -76.67 | -70.83 | - |
II. Signal State Determination
The current combination of mean difference change directions is (+, +, -), which constitutes a strong rebound (bullish, rebound nature) signal.
III. Trend Direction Conclusions
The price trend is oscillating (with a bullish bias), reason: the direction of change in the three averages compared to the previous day is not entirely consistent, meeting the criteria for oscillation; at the same time, the combination of the averages corresponds to a strong rebound with a bullish bias, coupled with the support of some manufacturers raising their quotes and low inventory levels, the overall situation presents an oscillating trend with a bullish bias.
4. Spatial Reference
Phthalic anhydride prices are currently in the 5th tier (high) of a 1-year cycle, with limited room for further increases. Subsequent attention should be paid to the impact of supply and demand changes within the high price range on prices in China.
V. Chart Display
VI. Supplementary Market Dynamics
2026-08-13, the facility utilization rate of Changzhou Xinyang phthalic anhydride is around 50%, with low inventory. The quotation is 9,150 CNY/ton, an increase of 50 CNY/ton from the previous day, and orders are being accepted on a limited basis.
2026-08-12, Tongling Chemical Industry Group's phthalic anhydride plant resumed operations, with a quote of 9,050 CNY/ton, an increase of 50 CNY/ton from the previous day, with small volume sales.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
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