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The acetic acid market weakened this week (February 1-6).
According to the market analysis system, as of February 6, the average market price of acetic acid has decreased by 76.67 yuan/ton compared to the price on February 1, a drop of 2.71%. Domestic acetic acid prices continued to decline this week (February 1-6). On the supply side, acetic acid capac...Read more -
Positive factors supported a nearly 9% increase in the cyclohexanone market in January.
According to market analysis, on January 31, 2025, the ex-factory price of cyclohexanone in Shandong, China, increased by 8.66% compared to the reference price on January 1. Price Trend Review In January 2026, the Shandong market for premium-grade cyclohexanone showed a trend of initial stabilit...Read more -
Caustic soda prices continued to decline in January.
I. Price Trends Caustic soda prices trended downwards throughout January. At the beginning of the month, the average price of caustic soda in Shandong province was 738 yuan/ton, while at the end of the month it was 636 yuan/ton, a decrease of 13.82%, and a decrease of 23.1% compared to the same ...Read more -
A number of positive factors led to a strong upward trend in the acetone market after the holiday.
Following the New Year’s Day holiday in 2026, the domestic acetone market reversed its sluggish trend of 2025, embarking on a strong upward trend driven by a concentration of positive factors. Prices rose significantly, market sentiment shifted from pessimism to optimism, and the industry l...Read more -
Cost-driven acrylic acid prices fluctuated upwards.
Entering 2026, the Chinese acrylic acid market did not experience the expected “strong start.” Instead, it fell into a volatile stalemate, caught between rising raw material costs and weak recovery in end-user demand, a situation consistent with the downward trend of “no effecti...Read more -
Methanol market prices rebounded amid fluctuations.
From January 4th to 9th (as of 15:00), the price of methanol at East China ports in the domestic market rose by 0.93% during the period, up 8.93% month-on-month, and down 15.27% year-on-year. Boosted by anticipated reductions in imports and the instability of th...Read more -
The ammonium sulfate market is optimistic in 2025 and exports will still be the core growth driver in 2026.
Comparing the average ammonium sulfate market price on January 1 with the average ammonium sulfate market price on December 31, the domestic ammonium sulfate market price increased by 26.61% throughout the year in 2025. The highest value of ammonium sulfate during the year was 1,343 yuan/ton on J...Read more -
2025 Cyclohexanone Market Review and 2026 Market Outlook
1. Review of Cyclohexanone Market in 2025 The domestic cyclohexanone market will face significant downward pressure in 2025. In 2025, the price of cyclohexanone in Shandong Province showed a clear downward trend. At the beginning of the year, the price of cyclohexanone was relatively high...Read more -
The copper sulfate market is experiencing strong upward momentum: driven by both cost and demand.
Overview of the Copper Sulfate Market Currently, the copper sulfate market continues its upward trend, with prices climbing steadily. The average price of mainstream copper sulfate grades has exceeded 23,700 yuan/ton, a significant increase compared to previous lows. Strong cost support has creat...Read more -
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Learn about one ingredient every day: [Propylene Glycol]-Market Analysis
Propylene glycol is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2, miscible with water, ethanol, and many organic solvents. Under normal conditions, it is a colorless, viscous liquid, nearly odorless, with a slightly sweet smell. Propylene glycol can be used as a raw material for unsaturat...Read more -
The toluene market experienced a volatile decline due to both weak supply and demand.
The toluene market experienced a slight decline during the period from December 1st to December 15th, 2025. The benchmark toluene price on December 1st was 1.5% lower than the benchmark price on December 15th. The domestic toluene market saw a downward trend during this period. Supply remained la...Read more -
Ethanol prices continue to rise
Ethanol, also known as alcohol or spirits, has the CAS number 64-17-5. Its chemical structural formula is CH3CH2OH or C2H5OH, and its molecular formula is C2H6O, with a molecular weight of 46.07. Ethanol has a melting point of -114.1 ℃, a boiling point of 78.3 ℃, and a flash point of 14.0 ℃. Its ...Read more
