ECHEMI Analysis

This week, the PTA market in China first declined and then rose On November 14, the spot price in the East China region was 4,671 CNY/ton, up 055% from the beginning of the week In terms of supply, Sichuan Energy Investment has shut down for maintenance, with the industry operating at around 76% The downstream polyester industry load slightly decreased to 87%, and terminal demand declined

• PTA prices
• crude oil market
• supply surplus
• declining terminal demand

This week, the acrylonitrile market supply in China was generally loose, with the price range fluctuating The mainstream ex-tank price at East China ports was 8,000-8,150 CNY/ton, and the short-distance delivery price in the Shandong market was 7,800-8,000 CNY/ton The weekly capacity utilization rate of acrylonitrile plants in China was 7868%, with an inventory of about 52,800 tons Downstream demand slightly increased but remained limited

• Supply is loose
• demand growth is limited
• costs are declining
• the market is fluctuating within a range.

On November 14, 2025, the spot price of polyester bottle flakes rose to 5,812 CNY per ton, primarily driven by the rebound in crude oil prices and tight PTA supply. However, weak demand limited the price increase, and the market is expected to remain largely range-bound in the near term.

• Polyester bottle flake prices rise
• cost pressures drive the increase
• supply remains tight
• weak demand

This week, the market price of pure benzene in the Shandong region of China slightly increased from 5205.33 CNY/ton to 5215.33 CNY/ton, a price increase of 0.19%. The rise in crude oil and foreign market prices has boosted market confidence, with improved buying interest from downstream sectors. It is expected that the pure benzene market will remain strong in the short term.

• Pure benzene prices
• market analysis
• crude oil futures
• overseas pure benzene

This week, the caustic soda price showed a weak trend, with the market average price decreasing from 836 CNY/ton to 832 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 0.48%, and a year-on-year decrease of 18.51%. In Shandong and Jiangsu regions, the caustic soda prices weakened, while in Inner Mongolia, the prices remained stable. The downstream alumina demand was weak, and dealers had a pessimistic outlook, expecting the caustic soda prices to remain stable in the later period.

• Caustic soda prices
• market analysis
• chemical industry index
• supply-demand dynamics

This week, the styrene market in China first declined and then rose, with the US dollar external market and the main futures contract driving up the spot price. The average price at the beginning of the week was 6,686 CNY/ton, and the average price at the end of the week was 6,594 CNY/ton, a decrease of 1.38% within the week.

• Styrene Market
• Price Fluctuations
• Futures Main Contract
• U.S. Dollar Overseas Market

This week, the TDI market in East China continued to rise, with the average price increasing from 13,866 CNY/ton to 14,233 CNY/ton, a weekly increase of 264% The tightening supply from major manufacturers and frequent announcements of price increases supported the strong upward trend in the market The Wanhua facility in Fujian is operating at reduced capacity, while Hanwha in South Korea and Covestro in Shanghai have planned maintenance

• TDI market: prices rising
• supply tightening
• costs increasing

This week, the price of phthalic anhydride fluctuated and declined As of November 14, the price of ortho-xylene-based phthalic anhydride was 5,89333 CNY per ton, a decrease of 056% compared to last week The decline in ortho-xylene prices led to a reduction in the cost of phthalic anhydride, while the operating load of DOP enterprises in China slightly increased, and demand support still exists

• Phthalic anhydride prices fall
• costs decrease
• DOP demand supports
• supply is ample.

This week, the titanium dioxide market in China remained stable with an average price of 13,500 CNY per ton. Overall demand is weak, and end-users have limited willingness to replenish their inventories, resulting in a quiet trading environment. New orders for producers are not performing well, and quotations are flexible. It is expected that titanium dioxide will maintain a weak and stable operation in the short term, with actual transaction prices negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

• Titanium dioxide market
• prices temporarily stable
• weak demand
• cautious transactions

This week, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fluctuated and decreased, with a quoted price of 6,000 CNY per ton, a price decrease of 0.55%. The operating rate of enterprises is less than 70%, leading to a decrease in supply; after the cost of propylene stabilized, it increased slightly, and the demand for DOP still exists. It is expected that the price of 2-ethylhexanol will stabilize with fluctuations in the future.

• Isooctanol prices
• propylene costs
• DOP demand
• market volatility

This week, the price of activated carbon increased from 12,633 CNY/ton to 12,666 CNY/ton, a price increase of 0.26%. Strong demand for coconut shell activated carbon in China, coupled with rising import costs, has supported the price increase. It is expected that the price of activated carbon will remain at a high level with fluctuations in the short term.

• Activated carbon prices
• coconut shell activated carbon
• import costs
• raw material supply shortages

This week, the isopropyl alcohol market price in China fell from 5,591.67 CNY/ton at the beginning of the week to 5,525 CNY/ton by the end of the week, with a price decrease of 1.19%. The market transactions were light, and the downstream purchasing atmosphere was weak, with the transaction focus shifting towards the lower end. It is expected that the market will maintain a weak consolidation in the short term.

• Isopropanol
• market prices have fallen
• demand is flat
• weak consolidation

This week, the price of sodium metabisulfite in China rose by 1.02%, with industrial-grade products increasing from 1966 CNY/ton at the beginning of the week to 1986 CNY/ton by the end of the week. The rise in the prices of raw materials such as sulfur and downstream caprolactam supported the increase in the price of sodium metabisulfite. It is expected that the market will maintain a volatile but relatively strong trend in the short term.

• Sodium metabisulfite price
• market price increase
• chemical product price
• future market forecast

From November 10 to 14, China's BDO price was adjusted to 7,442 CNY/ton, a decrease of 0.31% week-over-week and a decrease of 15.28% year-over-year. With more facilities restarting, supply has increased, but demand remains cautious, and the cost side is weak. It is expected that the BDO market will remain weak and stable in the near future.

• BDO Market
• Price Adjustment
• Supply-Demand Dynamics
• Cost Pressure

From November 10 to 14, China's ethanol price was adjusted downward to 5,268 CNY per ton, a month-on-month decrease of 4.20% and a year-on-year drop of 4.55%. On the cost side, positive factors have weakened, while on the supply side, the Northeast region continues to maintain high operating rates. Meanwhile, demand in the chemical sector is picking up, driving increased consumption. As a result, the ethanol market is expected to remain weak in the near term.

• Ethanol Market: Prices Decline
• Supply Rises
• Demand Remains Strong

This week, the market price of ammonium sulfate in China slightly increased On November 14, the average market price of caprolactam-grade ammonium sulfate was 1053 CNY/ton, an increase of 161% from November 8 The operating rates of enterprises remained stable, with manufacturers mainly holding firm on prices Downstream buyers are restocking based on rigid demand but have a strong wait-and-see attitude

• Ammonium sulfate market: prices rising
• supply-demand dynamics
• outlook for the future

From November 10 to 14, the quotation for methanol in the East China port of the Chinese methanol market fell to 2,034 CNY/ton, with a price decrease of 1.17% during the period. The closing price of methanol futures at the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange fell by 2.47%. With high supply pressure, inventory accumulation, and limited incremental demand, the market maintained a weak operation. It is expected that the market will remain weak in the future.

• Methanol market: prices decline
• supply increases
• demand weaks

From November 10 to 14, the price of MTBE rose slightly to 4992 CNY/ton, with a price increase of 0.66% during the period. Although crude oil prices fell, downstream demand and favorable export conditions supported the market. The supply side was negatively affected due to some facilities shutting down or operating unstably. It is predicted that the MTBE market trend may rise again in the future.

• MTBE market
• price trends
• crude oil influence
• market demand

Recently, the spot market for natural rubber in China has shown a slight recovery, with prices rising from 14,750 CNY/ton to 14,883 CNY/ton. The price of latex from Thailand increased by 0.54%. Natural rubber inventories in the Qingdao area have slightly increased, and downstream tire production has improved. It is expected that the natural rubber market will mainly experience range-bound fluctuations before the holiday.

• Natural rubber
• market trends
• inventory changes
• downstream demand

Recently (Nov 1st to Nov 13th), the butadiene rubber market in China has shown a weak downward trend, with prices in the East China region falling to 10,650 CNY per ton. Cost support has weakened, and supply pressure has slightly increased. Although the tire production has slightly recovered, there is resistance to high-priced goods. It is expected that in the short term, the butadiene rubber market in China will mainly show a weak fluctuation.

• Styrene-butadiene rubber
• market conditions
• cost support
• tire production resumption