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The recent acetic acid market is generally stable with slight fluctuations
Acetic acid prices have remained stable recently, with the average market price on the 25th remaining unchanged from August 18th. Domestic acetic acid prices have remained largely stable with minor fluctuations, demonstrating a differentiated market trend. Supply-side capacity utilization has dec...Read more -
On August 18, the price of baking soda was consolidating.
Baking soda, scientifically known as sodium bicarbonate, has the chemical formula NaHCO₃. It is a white powder with a slightly salty taste and a slightly alkaline nature. It has specific uses in food processing, such as making dough, baking cookies, and adjusting pH. National standards clearly de...Read more -
Weak demand and declining xylene market
The mixed xylene market performed weakly this week, with prices falling 3.13% from August 4 to 11, 2025. The domestic mixed xylene market declined overall during this period, and the overall weakness in the crude oil market weighed on spot market sentiment. Ex-factory prices in Shandong Province ...Read more -
Supply is tight, formic acid prices rise
Formic acid is a simple organic acid with the chemical formula HCOOH. It is a colorless liquid with a strong pungent odor and is widely used in many fields such as industry, agriculture and laboratories. Formic acid has important industrial applications. For example, it is often used as a solvent...Read more -
Ethylene glycol prices were strong in July and may fluctuate in August
In July, ethylene glycol prices first rose and then fell, forming an inverted “V” pattern. In the early stages, driven by anti-involution sentiment and an upward trend in commodity prices, ethylene glycol prices rose steadily. From a fundamental perspective, in mid-July, market rumor...Read more -
This week, the acetic acid market is weak and consolidating
The price trend of acetic acid was stable this week. As of the 25th, the average market price of acetic acid was 2,350 yuan/ton, which was the same as the price of 2,350 yuan/ton on July 18, and a decrease of 5.62% compared with the beginning of the month. The domestic acetic acid market was weak...Read more -
Weak demand and downward trend in xylene market
The mixed xylene market fluctuated downward this week, with mixed xylene falling by 1.49% from July 14, 2025 to July 21. The domestic xylene market rebounded slightly after an overall decline in this cycle, and the overall trend was weak. The decline in crude oil prices during the cycle dragged d...Read more -
This week, ethylene glycol prices were weak first and then strong, fluctuating sideways
Ethylene glycol prices fluctuated sideways This week, ethylene glycol fluctuated sideways. As of July 11, the average price of domestic oil-based ethylene glycol increased by 0.19% compared with the average price of ethylene glycol on July 1. In terms of imported ethylene glycol, the spot contr...Read more -
Dichloromethane market center of gravity moves up
At the beginning of the week, market news said that due to the shutdown of a company’s equipment for maintenance, the supply in Shandong market became tighter, the inventory was not under pressure, and the company’s quotations were stable. The dichloromethane market rose slightly, but...Read more -
This week, the DMF market price rose (6.27-7.4)
N,N-dimethylformamide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H7NO. It is a colorless transparent liquid. It is not only a widely used chemical raw material, but also an excellent solvent with a wide range of uses. It can be mixed with water and most organic solvents, and has good solu...Read more -
Cyclohexane market remained stable this week
1. Price Trend As of June 27, the average price of domestic industrial-grade high-quality cyclohexane remained stable this week. The price fluctuation was not large. The downstream demand was insufficient, and the price increase momentum was insufficient. Replenishment was mainly based on demand...Read more -
Ethanol market trend is good
From June 16 to 20, the domestic ethanol price rose by 0.49% within the cycle, up 2.08% from the previous month and down 9.25% from the previous year. The raw material corn in some regions was supported at a high level, while some enterprises in the main production areas stopped production for ma...Read more
