Today (August 24, 2026), the spot price of acetone in China continued to rise. Leading companies have increased their factory prices, and the difference indicators show a clear signal of an increase. The current price is in the mid-high range, and the room for further increases will depend on future supply and demand changes.
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Average Difference Type | Today's Value | Yesterday's Value | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | 143.75 | 12.50 | + |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | 145.00 | 133.75 | + |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | 148.75 | 110.62 | + |
II. Signal Status Determination
The three mean differences all showed positive changes compared to the previous day, indicating a clear upward signal.
III. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The price trend is clearly upward, reasons: the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average differences compared to yesterday are all showing positive growth, and the directions of the three are completely consistent, meeting the criteria for a clear upward trend according to the average difference method; at the same time, industrial companies such as Jiangsu Ruiheng New Materials and Longjiang Chemical have increased the factory price of acetone, with stable operations and low inventory, and the tight supply situation in the spot market is supporting the prices.
IV. Positional Spatial Reference
The price is at a high level in the 1-year cycle and at a high level in the 60-day and 3-month cycles. Due to the limited upside potential in the high range, there is a need to be cautious about the risk of price correction going forward.
Five, Price Trend Chart
VI. Supplementary Industry Updates
Jiangsu Ruiheng New Materials' 650,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plant is operating at 80% capacity. The products are mainly for internal use, with low inventory. The price of acetone has been increased by 600 CNY/ton to 7200 CNY/ton.
Longjiang Chemical's 350,000 tons/year phenol and acetone plant is operating at full capacity, mainly shipping under contracts. The acetone price has been increased by 300 CNY/ton to 7200 CNY/ton.
On August 20, most Chinese acetone producers maintained their quoted prices in the range of 6,600 to 6,900 CNY per ton. All production units are operating normally, and inventory levels are moderate.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
