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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.

The domestic capacity of benzene has increased. Driven by centralized procurement in Shandong, prices rose in the first half of the week, and the listed…

This week, in the Central China region, the ethyl acetate production facilities underwent a unit switchover, halting the production of ethyl esters. This supply-side dynamic has led to an increase in auction premiums for ethyl esters in the North China region and price hikes by other major manufacturers. Currently, the ethyl ester market is stabilized, and with inventory levels being low at major manufacturers, prices remain relatively firm. It is expected that ethyl ester prices will experience a minor but steady increase.

The trend of toluene and xylene in East China shows an initial rise followed by a decline. On the refinery side, influenced by crude oil…

Under weak supply and demand for acetone, the overall market remains largely stagnant. However, the strength of raw material, pure benzene has led to a relatively optimistic outlook among holders, who are reluctant to sell at low prices. Additionally, procurement by downstream main factories provides support to the market.