**1. Closing prices in the mainstream market in the previous period**
Last week, domestic dichloromethane prices remained generally stable, with a slight decline in individual prices in the southern region. Market trading sentiment was relatively weak. However, due to low operating rates of production units in the Shandong region, overall inventory remained low throughout the week, and the downward price trend was not pronounced. Over the weekend, operating rates in Shandong region increased somewhat. While major producers currently hold limited inventories, overall demand remains weak, and the price trend for this week is still not optimistic.
**2. Key factors affecting the current market price changes**
- **Inventory:** Enterprise inventories are at low-to-medium levels, with leading companies holding low inventories. Inventories held by traders and downstream customers are at medium levels.
- **Cost:** Cost support remains relatively strong.
- **Demand:** Today’s shipping volume from enterprises is expected to be average.
**3. Trend forecast**
Today, 85% of market participants in the Shandong region expect prices to remain stable, with prices in the range of 2,290–2,320 RMB/ton. In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, 65% of participants expect stable prices, with prices in the range of 2,340–2,500 RMB/ton.
Post time: May-18-2026