August 19 news
On August 19, 2026, the BDO market showed a clear upward trend. The reason: According to the mean difference rule, the mean differences over 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods all showed positive changes compared to the previous day, meeting the criteria for a clear upward trend. In the spot market, on August 18, the lower-end prices of BDO in the East China and South China regions increased by 50 CNY/ton compared to the previous day, pushing the market’s price center upward. On the supply side, some production units have scheduled maintenance plans (for example, Shaanxi Heimao plans to shut down for 45 days starting late August), leading to an expected tightening of supply and providing support for higher prices.
1. Average Difference Change Table
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value (2026-08-18) | Yesterday's Value (2026-08-17) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | 40.00 | 15.00 | + |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | 13.34 | 5.00 | + |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | 6.66 | 2.50 | + |
2. Signal Status Determination
Three differences are all positive and have the same direction of change as the previous day, indicating a clear upward trend.
3. Trend Direction Conclusion
The short-term price trend is clearly upward. Reason: According to the moving average difference rule, the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all showed positive changes compared to the previous day, meeting the criteria for a clear upward trend. On the spot market, on August 18, the lower-end prices of BDO in the East China and South China regions rose by 50 CNY/ton compared to the previous day, pushing the market’s price center higher. On the supply side, Shaanxi Black Cat’s 60,000-ton/year BDO plant is scheduled for a 45-day maintenance period starting in late August, which is expected to tighten supply and further support the upward movement in prices.
4. Location and Spatial Reference
The 60-day cycle price is at a high level, with limited room for further increases.
The price for the 3-month cycle is at a mid-to-low level, leaving some room for upward movement.
The price over a one-year cycle is at the median, with relatively balanced upside and downside potential.
5. Trend Chart Display
6. Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
