September 4th news
According to the SpotCom AI assistant, as of September 3, 2026, the current average difference signal for maleic anhydride spot is a strong rebound (bullish, rebound nature), with a short-term trend showing a volatile pattern. The price is in the high range of the 1-year cycle, with relatively limited upside potential. The factory prices in the main production areas in China are generally stable, with strong support from the upstream raw material end and steady performance from the downstream demand end. The short-term market trend is likely to continue in a volatile consolidation.
I. Data Description
The latest available data is up to September 3, 2026, and it is recommended to refer to real-time data.
II. Table of Mean Difference Changes
| Mean Difference Indicator | Today (2026.09.03) Value | Yesterday (2026.09.02) Value | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Mean Difference (D5) | 25 | 10 | + |
| 10-Day Mean Difference (D10) | 5 | -12.5 | + |
| 20-Day Mean Difference (D20) | -50 | -47.5 | - |
III. Signal Status Determination
The current deviation change symbol combination is (+, +, -), which belongs to a strong rebound (bullish, rebound nature) signal.
IV. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The current price trend is fluctuating, reason: the direction of change in the three mean differences from the previous day is not entirely consistent, and does not meet the criteria for a clear upward or downward trend.
Five, Position and Spatial Reference
Maleic anhydride prices in China are at the 5th level (high) in a 1-year cycle, with limited room for further increases; in the 60-day and 3-month cycles, they are at the 4th level (moderately high).
6. Trend chart for the past year
VII. Latest Market Trends
On September 3, 2026, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu region was organized, with the factory price of solid anhydride at around 7,500-7,900 CNY/ton and the factory price of liquid anhydride at around 7,700-7,800 CNY/ton. The prices from major factories in the surrounding areas remained stable. In Shandong region, the maleic anhydride market was also organized, with the factory price of solid anhydride running at around 7,600-7,900 CNY/ton and the factory price of liquid anhydride running at around 7,400-7,600 CNY/ton. The prices from major factories remained stable.
Upstream and downstream conditions of the industrial chain: Upstream commodities include hydrogenated benzene, n-butane, coking benzene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and pure benzene. Among these, LPG and pure benzene have recently been trading at high prices, providing strong cost support for maleic anhydride. Downstream commodities include polyaspartic acid, tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, succinic acid, unsaturated polyester resins, tetrahydrofuran, and 1,4-butanediol. Overall demand remains stable.
Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
