August 26 News
According to the Xianhuotong AI assistant, as of August 25, 2026, the maleic anhydride spot market has generally been in a weak and consolidating trend, with downstream buyers adopting a wait-and-see attitude. According to average deviation data, maleic anhydride is currently experiencing a deep correction (leaning bearish in nature) and fluctuating within a narrow range. Prices over the past year have reached high levels, leaving limited room for further increases. It is recommended to closely monitor changes in supply and demand across the upstream and downstream sectors as well as any subsequent adjustments to factory prices.
The most recent available data is up to August 25, 2026. It is recommended to refer to real-time data.
1. Average Difference Change Table
| Average Difference Type | Value as of August 25, 2026 | Value as of August 24, 2026 | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Average Difference (D5) | -37.5 | -12.5 | - |
| 10-day Average Difference (D10) | 15.0 | 30.0 | - |
| 20-day Average Difference (D20) | -56.25 | -62.5 | + |
2. Signal Status Judgment
The current mean difference change symbol combination is (－, －, ＋), which belongs to a deep correction (bearish, corrective nature) signal.
3. Trend Direction Conclusion
The current price trend is oscillating. Reason: The change directions of the three averages compared to the previous day are negative, negative, and positive, respectively. The change directions are not entirely consistent, meeting the criteria for an oscillating market, and overall, it shows a characteristic of a bearish correction.
4. Position Space Reference
Maleic anhydride 60-day cycle price is at a medium-high level, 3-month cycle price is at a medium-high level, 1-year cycle price is at a high level, with limited room for increase, and there is a greater pressure for a subsequent correction.
5. Trend chart display
6. Fundamental Reference
Spot market dynamics
On August 25, 2026, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu, China, was consolidating at a weak level, with solid anhydride factory prices ranging from 7,500 to 7,900 CNY per ton, and liquid anhydride factory prices ranging from 7,600 to 7,800 CNY per ton. The maleic anhydride market in Shandong, China, was also consolidating at a weak level, with solid anhydride factory prices ranging from 7,500 to 7,900 CNY per ton, and liquid anhydride factory prices ranging from 7,200 to 7,500 CNY per ton. Downstream users in both regions were mainly observing the market, and their purchasing enthusiasm was low.
Import and export data
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 24, 2026, China's maleic anhydride export volume in July 2026 was 14,200 tons, with a cumulative export volume of 183,100 tons from January to July; the import volume of maleic anhydride in July was 79.461 tons, and the cumulative import volume from January to July was only 233.115 tons.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
