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From November 25th to 27th, 2025, the China International Coatings Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as “CHINACOAT”)

With 35 years of solid history, Batong Group began as a specialist in hazardous chemicals – products derived directly from the petrochemical industry.

Demand growth in downstream industries such as bisphenol A, MMA, and isopropanol is weak, especially in the phenol market

The isopropanol market has recently been consolidating within a range, with relatively small price fluctuations.

The toluene market is currently experiencing a supply-demand stalemate, with prices temporarily stable. Downstream suppliers are purchasing on demand,

Xylene prices are currently under pressure, fluctuating generally within a low range. Domestic xylene production capacity has been hindered, with new plant commissioning delayed. Coupled with limited import supply, supply pressure has eased somewhat. However, capacity expansion in the downstream PX (paraxylene) industry is providing some support for paraxylene demand, but the overall supply-demand landscape remains relatively loose.

Methyl ethyl ketone price fluctuations have narrowed recently, with the market remaining stagnant at a low level.

Capacity utilization in the n-butyl acetate industry remains low, demand growth in traditional downstream sectors such as coatings and inks is lagging, and emerging applications (such as pharmaceutical extraction and high-end solvents) have yet to build scale.

The domestic acetone market exhibits regional differentiation characteristics and is currently in a low price range for the year. The price decline is mainly attributed…

The market trend of ethyl acetate has shown a weak and oscillating pattern recently. The price has fluctuated within a relatively narrow range

Supported by the raw material pure benzene, acetone prices remain relatively stable. Despite an increase in inventory in East China, the anticipation of reduced supply due to short-term shutdowns at factories in Yangzhou has weakened holders’ willingness to sell at low prices, leading to mostly firm quotes. However, there has been no significant improvement in downstream demand, with activities primarily focused on fulfilling contracts and orders.

he rebound potential for crude oil is limited. Although the market dynamics for pure benzene are strengthening, in the short term, it is still primarily influenced by the trend of styrene.