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Market Overview The mainstream phthalic anhydride market closed with largely stable prices but minor declines in the latest trading session. Upstream, the price of raw material orthoxylene remained steady, while industrial naphthalene prices showed slight weakness. Overall cost-side support was m...Read more »
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In the previous trading session, the mainstream market for ethylene glycol (EG) closed with a slight decline in prices. As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased temporarily, leading to a weakening trend in international crude oil, cost support for ethylene glycol further diminished. Thro...Read more »
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In the mainstream market, MEG prices closed weaker in the previous trading session, experiencing a volatile downturn. Recent market dynamics have been characterized by persistently weak supply-demand fundamentals. Coupled with ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, market participants have adopted a...Read more »
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1. **Previous Session’s Closing Prices in the Mainstream Market** In the previous trading session, domestic 99.9% ethanol prices rose. The mainstream indicative price for 99.9% ethanol in Northeast China was 5,450–5,750 yuan/ton, an increase of 25 yuan/ton compared to the previous day. P...Read more »
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**1. Previous Session’s Main Market Closing Price** The price of ethylene glycol (EG) edged lower in the previous trading session. As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East show signs of easing, their supportive impact on EG costs and supply has weakened. Meanwhile, polyester production c...Read more »
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Phenol (C6H5OH) is a colorless needle-shaped crystal with a distinctive odor. It serves as an important raw material in the production of certain resins, bactericides, preservatives, and pharmaceuticals (such as aspirin). It can also be used for disinfecting surgical instruments, treating excreta...Read more »
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Primarily used as a raw material for vinyl chloride, ethylene glycol, oxalic acid, ethylenediamine, tetraethyl lead, polyethylene polyamine, and benzil. Also used as a solvent for oils, resins, and rubber; as a dry cleaning agent; as an extractant for pesticides such as pyrethrin, caffeine, vitam...Read more »
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Ethanol (commonly known as alcohol) is an important organic compound with a wide range of uses and functions. The following are the main uses and functions of ethanol: ① Beverages: Ethanol is the main component of alcoholic drinks and can be produced through microbial fermentation of sugars. ② Di...Read more »
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Body: In the mainstream market, domestic toluene prices closed with narrow fluctuations yesterday, showing slight variations across different regions. In Jiangsu, discussions edged higher, supported by a rise in xylene prices. Meanwhile, in South China and Shandong, demand softened, leading to a ...Read more »
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Domestic dichloromethane (DCM) prices stabilized in the previous session, following a decline during the holiday period. The price drop stimulated some restocking activity from traders and downstream buyers, supporting decent shipment levels for producers, especially those offering lower prices, ...Read more »
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Stability Expected Ahead The domestic toluene market in China exhibited divergent regional movements at the close of the last trading session. In the northern markets, prices experienced minor declines initially due to weak weekend demand. However, the lower prices subsequently attracted some mer...Read more »
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The propylene glycol market closed lower in the previous trading session, with stable and ample supply weighing on prices. Producers continued to lower offers, while downstream buyers remained cautious, leading to limited improvement in transaction volumes. Overall, market activity remained weak,...Read more »