August 20 news
According to the SpotCom AI assistant, on August 19, 2026, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu and Shandong regions of China saw an increase in prices, with major factories raising their execution prices. However, through the analysis of the average difference indicator, the current price is in a fluctuating pattern, and the 1-year cycle price is at a high level, leaving limited room for further increases. Subsequent attention should be paid to changes in supply and demand as well as the upstream and downstream sectors of the industry chain.
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value (2026-08-19) | Yesterday's Value (2026-08-18) | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | -52.50 | -52.50 | Flat |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | -42.50 | -45.00 | Up |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | -113.75 | -106.25 | Down |
II. Signal State Determination
The directions of the three differences compared to the previous day are not entirely consistent. Considering the characteristics of a positive change in the 10-day difference, a negative change in the 20-day difference, and no change in the 5-day difference, it is determined that the current signal is resilience warning (bullish).
III. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The current price trend is fluctuating. Reason: The three average differences have not formed a completely consistent direction of increase or decrease. Although there has been a trend of factories raising prices in the regional market, the average difference indicators have not given a clear signal of a sustained rise or fall. Overall, it is in a stage of fluctuating adjustment, showing a short-term characteristic of being resistant to declines.
IV. Positional Spatial Reference
Maleic anhydride is at a high price level in the 1-year cycle, with limited room for further increases; without strong positive support, it will be difficult for prices to rise further. The 60-day and 3-month cycles are at medium-high levels, with current prices in a relatively high range, so there is a need to be cautious of the risk of a pullback.
V. Trend Chart Display
VI. Market Performance Review
On August 19, 2026, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu region of China saw an increase, with the factory price of solid anhydride around 7,500-7,900 CNY/ton and the factory price of liquid anhydride around 7,600-7,800 CNY/ton. The prices implemented by major surrounding factories have risen. In Shandong region, the maleic anhydride market also experienced an upward trend, with the factory price of solid anhydride operating around 7,500-7,900 CNY/ton and the factory price of liquid anhydride around 7,200-7,500 CNY/ton. The prices implemented by major factories have increased.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
