Today (August 20, 2026), the acetone market quotations in China remained at a high level. Most major factories' facilities are operating stably, with inventories at low or moderate levels, and contract shipments mainly supporting the prices. From the perspective of the average difference indicator, the current acetone market is in a strong rebound and fluctuation trend. Over a one-year cycle, the price is at a mid-level and still has some rebound potential, but over a 60-day cycle, it is at a high level, limiting the upward space.
Acetone Market Price Trend Analysis Daily Report (August 20, 2026)
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value | Yesterday's Value | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | 131.25 | 108.75 | + |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | 66.25 | 40.00 | + |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | 110.62 | 112.50 | - |
II. Signal Status Determination
The current mean difference change direction combination is (+, +, -), which aligns with a strong rebound (biased towards bullish, rebound in nature) signal.
III. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The price trend is determined to be oscillating, with the rationale being that the directions of change for the three differences from the previous day are not entirely consistent (the 5-day and 10-day differences are increasing, while the 20-day difference is decreasing), meeting the criteria for an oscillating market. Additionally, it currently exhibits a strong rebound oscillation feature that is slightly bullish.
IV. Positional Spatial Reference
60-day price cycle position: High, with limited upside potential;
Price position in the 3-month cycle: Mid-to-high range, with some room for rebound but gradually facing increasing downward pressure;
1 year cycle price position: median, with some price elasticity, and the downside is relatively controllable.
Overall, the momentum for a short-term price rebound is constrained by the high price range, and subsequent attention should be paid to the guiding effect of supply and demand changes on prices.
Five, Trend Chart Display
Six, Market Fundamentals Situation
Today, the operations of multiple major acetone plants in China are stable.
High-chemical materials 400,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plant, Yangzhou Shiyi 320,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plant, Jiangsu Ruiheng New Materials 650,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plant (80% load), Lihuayi Weiyuan two sets totaling 700,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plants, and Shandong Fuyu Petrochemical 250,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plant are all operating normally. The quotations are mostly at 6,600 CNY/ton, with low inventory, mainly for contract shipments.
Longjiang Chemical's 350,000 tons/year phenol and acetone unit is operating at full capacity, with acetone quoted at 6,900 CNY/ton; Zhejiang Petrochemical's Phase I and Phase II 650,000 tons/year phenol and acetone units are operating normally, with acetone quoted at 6,500 CNY/ton (self-pickup from Jiangyin warehouse), and the inventory volume is moderate.
Sinopec's North China acetone listed price is 6,600 CNY/ton for cash and self-pickup.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
