September 1st, according to news,
According to the Spotcom AI assistant, as of August 31, 2026, the factory prices of maleic anhydride in Jiangsu and Shandong regions of China have been collectively raised. The spot market trend has shifted from consolidation to rebound, with signals indicating a strong rebound (bullish, rebound nature) in the oscillation phase. The 1-year cycle price is at a high level, and the overall upward space is limited. Market participants need to be cautious about the risk of subsequent high-level corrections.
The latest available data is up to August 31, 2026. It is recommended to refer to real-time data.
I. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Mean Difference Indicator | Value as of 2026.08.31 | Value as of 2026.08.30 | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day Mean Difference (D5) | 20.00 | -5.00 | + |
| 10-day Mean Difference (D10) | -47.50 | -60.00 | + |
| 20-day Mean Difference (D20) | -33.75 | -27.50 | - |
II. Signal State Determination
The current average difference change combination is (+, +, -), which belongs to a strong rebound (bullish, rebound nature) signal.
III. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The current trend in maleic anhydride prices in China is fluctuating.
Reason: The changes in the three differences from the previous day are not entirely consistent, which meets the criteria for a volatile market. In the short term, it shows a characteristic of a bullish rebound.
IV. Positional Spatial Reference
Maleic anhydride 60-day and 3-month cycle prices are at a mid-high level, and the 1-year cycle price is at a high level. The overall upward potential is limited, and attention should be paid to the risk of a pullback from the high levels.
Five, 1-year trend chart
Six, Recent Market Dynamics in China
On August 31, 2026, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu saw prices rise. The factory price for solid maleic anhydride was around 7,500–7,800 CNY per ton, while the factory price for liquid maleic anhydride was approximately 7,400–7,500 CNY per ton. Major factories in the surrounding areas implemented price increases. In Shandong, the maleic anhydride market also experienced a price hike, with the factory price for solid maleic anhydride hovering around 7,800 CNY per ton and the factory price for liquid maleic anhydride around 7,100 CNY per ton. Major factories in the region carried out price increases as well.
From August 26-28, 2026, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu and Shandong regions of China was mainly focused on consolidation, with a strong wait-and-see attitude from downstream players and light trading.
7. Industry Chain Reference
Upstream commodities in the maleic anhydride industrial chain: hydrogenated benzene, n-butane, coking benzene, liquefied petroleum gas, and pure benzene.
Downstream products in the maleic anhydride industrial chain: polyaspartic acid, tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, succinic acid, tartaric acid, gamma-butyrolactone, unsaturated polyester resins, tetrahydrofuran, and 1,4-butanediol.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
