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Demand drove a slight increase in the xylene market.
Xylene is a colorless, transparent liquid with a density 2.03 g/cm³ heavier than water and lower volatility. Its boiling point is 138°C, and its relative molecular mass is 106.17 g/mol. Industrially, xylene refers to a mixture of its ortho, meta, and para isomers, represented by the...Read more -
Supply contraction drives up dichloromethane prices
Market Overview (November 1-7) As of November 7th, the average bulk price of dichloromethane in Shandong was 1910 yuan/ton, a 6.26% increase from the beginning of the month, successfully halting its decline and rebounding. However, compared to the same period last year, the price is still down s...Read more -
Ethylene glycol prices weakened in October, but are expected to weaken initially and then strengthen in November.
Ethylene glycol prices shifted downward in October. Ethylene glycol prices continued to fall in October, with the price center shifting downwards. As of October 31, the average price of domestic oil-based ethylene glycol was 4220.83 yuan/ton, a decrease of 3.74% compared to the average price of ...Read more -
Cyclohexanone plummets 26%! Why does the market continue to bottom out in October?
Behind this price trend lies the deepening imbalance between supply and demand in the industry. Supply remains relatively ample, while demand remains elusive. Furthermore, cost support remains weak. These multiple negative factors have led to a generally bearish market sentiment and a strong wait...Read more -
Copper prices fell slightly this week (10.13-10.17)
1. Trend Analysis As shown in the chart above, copper prices rose before falling this week. By the end of the week, spot copper was quoted at 85,103.33 yuan/ton, down 0.3% from 84,850 yuan/ton at the start of the week, up 14.93% from the beginning of the year, and up 7.77% year-on-year. Copper w...Read more -
Maleic anhydride continued to decline in September and may rise in October
Domestic maleic anhydride prices continued to decline in September. As of September 30, the average quoted price of maleic anhydride was 5,450 yuan/ton (tax included), down 2.77% from 5,605 yuan/ton on September 1. On the supply side: In early September, a total of 220,000 tons of equipment in S...Read more -
Analysis of acrylic acid and ester industry
During this period (September 19 to 25, 2025), acrylic acid and butyl acrylate prices generally showed a mixed trend of increases and decreases. Capacity utilization rates for acrylic acid and butyl acrylate decreased slightly during the week, pushing up bids from holders. Early in the week, driv...Read more -
What are the uses of copper sulfate in agricultural production?
Copper sulfate (chemical formula: CuSO₄), a key inorganic compound, is widely used in agriculture. Its unique chemical properties and antibacterial properties make it a common tool for farmers and gardeners. The following article will explore copper sulfate’s specific uses in agriculture, i...Read more -
In mid-September, the overall maleic anhydride market fell slightly
In mid-September, the domestic maleic anhydride market fell slightly. As of September 21, the average market price of maleic anhydride produced by n-butane oxidation method fell by 0.22% compared with September 11. On the supply side, maleic anhydride prices saw a slight decline in mid-September...Read more -
Toluene market stabilizes amid weak demand
The toluene market experienced minimal fluctuations from September 8 to 15, 2025. The benchmark toluene price on September 8 remained unchanged from that on September 15. Domestic toluene market volatility was limited during this period, with slight variations across different regions. In Shandon...Read more -
This week, the domestic titanium dioxide market is focused on the rise
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂), also known as titanium dioxide, is a white inorganic pigment with high hiding power, brightness, and chemical stability. These excellent properties have led to its widespread application in a variety of industries, including coatings, plastics, papermaking, cosmetics, and...Read more -
Acrylic acid market remains weak, with prices falling
Entering September 2025, acrylic acid market prices continued to be under pressure. As of September 1, the benchmark price of acrylic acid had fallen by 6.02% compared to the beginning of the previous month. This was primarily due to continued weak demand and a strong wait-and-see attitude among ...Read more
