ECHEMI Analysis

This week, the acrylonitrile price first increased and then decreased The ex-tank price in East China was 8,400-8,500 CNY/ton, and the short-distance delivery price in Shandong was 8,350-8,450 CNY/ton Jilin Petrochemical added a new capacity of 260,000 tons, bringing China's total capacity to 5,420,000 tons per year However, there was no significant increase in overall demand

• Acrylonitrile prices
• supply changes
• rising demand
• cost support

This week, the pure benzene market price in Shandong region of China first fell and then rose, with a slight overall increase of 011% The market price in East China slightly declined Market transactions improved, but traders were cautious Downstream demand still exists, and holders are observing macro news International crude oil futures fell, while the prices of pure benzene in the external market remained stable or slightly increased

• Pure benzene prices
• market analysis
• crude oil futures
• outlook forecast

This week, the styrene market price in China fluctuated and decreased, dropping from an average of 7,400 CNY/ton at the beginning of the week to 7,320 CNY/ton by the end of the week, with a price decrease of 1.08%.

• Styrene Market
• Prices Decline
• Chemical Products
• Market Analysis

This week, the TDI market in East China stopped falling and started to rise, with the average price increasing from 13,666 CNY/ton to 13,866 CNY/ton, a weekly increase of 146% Positive news for suppliers has been frequent, with major factories in the north experiencing tight supply, and a major factory in Shanghai raising its guidance price to 14,200 CNY/ton

• TDI market: prices rising
• supply tight
• limited support on the demand side

In September, the aniline market remained in a consolidation phase, with mainstream quotations hovering between 7,500 and 7,600 CNY per ton. Pure benzene prices fluctuated narrowly, providing only moderate support for aniline. Meanwhile, maintenance at Shandong Huatai plant had limited impact, while downstream demand continued to meet basic needs, leaving insufficient momentum for price increases. As a result, the market is expected to remain in a consolidation pattern in the near term.

• Aniline Market: Trading in a Consolidation Phase
• Cost Side Remains Stable
• Supply and Demand Steady

This week, the Chinese titanium dioxide market is temporarily stable, with general market demand and a light trading atmosphere. The average price of sulfate process rutile titanium dioxide is 13,820 CNY/ton, with a quotation range of 13,200-14,200 CNY/ton; anatase type is quoted at 11,700-12,500 CNY/ton. Under cost pressure, companies are holding firm on their quotes, and the market is mostly in a wait-and-see mode. It is expected to remain stable in the short term.

• Titanium dioxide market: prices stable
• cost pressures persist
• market remains cautious.

This week, the isopropanol market price in China saw a slight increase, with the average price at the beginning of the week at 5650 CNY/ton and rising to 5675 CNY/ton by the end of the week, an increase of 0.44%. The trading atmosphere in the market showed a slight improvement, with manufacturers clearly intending to maintain prices, and demand was mainly driven by essential needs. It is expected that the market will mainly experience minor adjustments in the short term.

• Isopropyl Alcohol Market: Prices Upgraded
• Trading Atmosphere Improving
• Demand Remains Stable

This week, the DMF market in China as a whole remained stable, but with slight fluctuations, showing a narrow and weak trend in prices. The supply and demand in the market were relatively balanced, but the downstream demand was slightly weak, leading to a slight decline in prices.

• DMF Market: Price Trends
• Narrowly Weak
• Market Stable

This week, the price of sodium metabisulfite in China fell, with the average price of industrial-grade products dropping from 2016 CNY/ton to 2006 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 0.5%. The prices of upstream and downstream products mainly decreased, and the trading volume was lower than expected. It is expected that the market will maintain a weak and volatile trend in the short term.

• Sodium metabisulfite
• price decline
• weak market
• fluctuating and weak trend

From September 5 to 12, the average price of BDO in China was 7,542 CNY/ton, a decrease of 897% month-over-month and 075% year-over-year The market is experiencing a supply and demand tug-of-war; the supply side has seen a slight increase in production due to plant maintenance and restarts, but the support is moderate The cost of raw materials, such as calcium carbide, has increased, while methanol prices are weaker

• BDO Market
• Supply-Demand Dynamics
• Cost-Side Influences
• Rising Downstream Demand

From September 5 to 12, the price of ethanol in China fell to 5,558 CNY/ton, with weak demand and rising inventory. Both cost and demand were affected by negative factors. The supply situation was mixed, with some facilities resuming production. It is expected that the ethanol market will remain weak in the short term.

• Ethanol Market: Prices Decline
• Supply-Demand Imbalance
• Diverging Demand

This week, the cyclohexane market in China remained stable with moderate downstream demand. Zhejiang Juhua, Fujian Dongxin, and Jiangsu Haili have shut down their facilities, while Shandong Hualu Hengsheng quoted a price of 7,050 CNY per ton for cyclohexanone. The supply situation is normal, but there is insufficient cost support from upstream, and it is expected that the market will remain stable in the near future.

• Cyclohexane market
• price trend
• downstream procurement
• future market forecast

From September 5 to 12, the East China port price of methanol in China rose to 2,288 CNY/ton, marking a price increase of 073% Meanwhile, methanol futures on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange experienced volatile gains, closing at 2,407 CNY/ton On the supply side, conditions remain favorable, while demand is mixed—showing both positive and negative trends In the international market, the CFR Southeast Asia closing price settled at $3215–322

• Methanol Market: Price Increase
• Demand-Side Influence
• Supply-Side Positives

This week, the coke market in China showed a narrow and weak trend, with an average price of 1442 CNY/ton, a slight decrease from last month. The supply was loose, but the demand was insufficient, leading to poor sales for some coke enterprises and increased inventory pressure. It is expected that the coke market in China will maintain its current trend next week, with downstream demand still appearing weak.

• Coke market
• price trend
• supply and demand analysis
• future market forecast

From September 5 to 12, the MTBE price rose from 5,032 CNY/ton to 5,105 CNY/ton, marking a price increase of 144% Initially, market trading activity improved temporarily but later cooled down again, leaving the overall market in a stalemate as it enters a consolidation phase Meanwhile, international oil prices saw a slight uptick, and refined oil prices rebounded after hitting a low point—but terminal demand remained largely unchanged

• MTBE market
• price fluctuations
• crude oil influence
• demand-side positives

Starting from September 4, the hydrogen peroxide market has shown signs of recovery, with prices rising from 690 CNY/ton to 696 CNY/ton—a price increase of 0.97%. The uptick is driven by growing demand from end-use industries such as printing and papermaking, as well as supply constraints caused by production shutdowns for maintenance at several manufacturers. Market analysts expect the hydrogen peroxide sector to remain strong through late September.

• Hydrogen peroxide market
• price increase
• supply tightening
• demand growth

This week, the market price of propylene oxide in China remained weak and stable, with a benchmark price of 7,500 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.67% from the beginning of the month. The price of raw material propylene increased by 0.94%, but due to weak demand downstream and a cold purchasing atmosphere, it is expected that the propylene oxide market will mainly experience narrow fluctuations in the short term.

• Propylene oxide
• market price
• raw material price
• downstream demand

As of September 11, the average price of 85% industrial thermal phosphoric acid in China was 6710 CNY/ton, an increase of 0.15% from September 5. In terms of the market, factory quotes in Hubei, Yunnan, and Sichuan provinces ranged between 6400-6850 CNY/ton. The price of raw material yellow phosphorus remained stable, with ample supply but weak demand. It is expected that the market price of phosphoric acid will remain stable in the short term.

• Phosphate price
• Market analysis
• Cost factors
• Future market forecast

This week, the price of activated carbon in China increased from 12,933 CNY/ton to 13,000 CNY/ton, a price increase of 0.52%. Due to the tight supply of coconut shell raw materials and the increased demand for new energy batteries, production capacity has decreased and supply is short, driving up prices. It is expected that the price of activated carbon will remain volatile but with a strong bias in the short term.

• Activated carbon prices are rising
• supply shortages persist
• coconut shell raw materials are in tight demand
• and demand for new energy batteries is increasing.

Since September, the adipic acid market in China has continued to weaken due to factors such as the weak performance of raw materials like cyclohexanone and pure benzene, and a decline in terminal demand. The average market price has fallen from 7,383!0 CNY/ton to 7,300 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.13%. It is expected that the market will remain weak in the latter part of September.

• Adipic acid market
• bearish factors
• price decline
• weakening market demand