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Poor demand, hydrogen peroxide price fell by more than 20% in February

According to the monitoring data of the business news agency, since February, the price of hydrogen peroxide has continued to decline. In addition to the stable operation of hydrogen peroxide during the Spring Festival, hydrogen peroxide prices continued to decline before and after the festival. At the beginning of this month, the average market price of hydrogen peroxide was 1255 yuan / ton. On the 23rd, the average market price of hydrogen peroxide was 982 yuan / ton, down 21.71%.

 

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According to the monthly rise and fall chart of hydrogen peroxide from January 2020 to January 2021, it can be seen that the overall decline of hydrogen peroxide in 2020 was the main one, and the performance in the first quarter was poor. Hydrogen peroxide declined by more than 18% in February, and then it rose sharply in June. January 2021 fell more than January 2020, by nearly 10%. The decline of hydrogen peroxide expanded in February, mainly before and after the Spring Festival, with a decline of more than 20%.

 

Hydrogen peroxide keeps falling in February

 

Since February, the traditional off-season of hydrogen peroxide consumption has come. The terminal printing industry, paper industry, caprolactam and other manufacturers have stopped for maintenance. The enthusiasm for purchasing hydrogen peroxide has declined, and the rigid demand for hydrogen peroxide has decreased significantly. In addition, the logistics cost has increased and the transportation is limited, so the hydrogen peroxide market has entered the next channel.

 

On the eve of the Spring Festival, terminal demand was sluggish, and hydrogen peroxide fell by more than 11%. During the Spring Festival, some hydrogen peroxide manufacturers started up normally, supply increased and inventory rebounded. After the Spring Festival, the terminal papermaking and printing industries have not yet fully resumed operation, the terminal demand is still poor, and the hydrogen peroxide manufacturers are not confident in supporting the price. They continue to reduce the ex factory price, and the price continues to fall. As of the 23rd, the average price of hydrogen peroxide market has fallen below 1000 yuan, and the price has dropped to 982 yuan / ton, which is more than 21% lower than that in early February.

 

Mainstream price of hydrogen peroxide in various regions of China

 

On February 23, the mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Anhui was about 1100 yuan / ton, a drop of 180 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of February; the mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Shandong was 910 yuan / ton, a drop of 160 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of February. The mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Hebei is 920 yuan / ton.

 

Li Bing, hydrogen peroxide analyst of business news agency, believes that: in March, hydrogen peroxide terminal is still in the off-season of consumption, and the supply exceeds the demand, so it is difficult to rise in the short term.

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The price of isooctanol in Shandong rose sharply this week (2.15-2.21)

1、 Price trend

 

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This week, the factory price of isooctanol rose sharply in Shandong Province. This week, the average ex factory quotation price of isooctanol in Shandong increased from 11000.00 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week to 15000.00 yuan / ton at the end of the week, with an increase of 36.36%. Compared with the same period last year, the average ex factory quotation price of isooctanol increased by 128.43%. Overall, the market of ISO octanol rose this week, with the commodity index of ISO octanol at 110.29 on February 21.

 

2、 Market analysis

 

In terms of manufacturers’ quotations, the ex factory quotations of mainstream ISO octanol manufacturers in Shandong rose sharply this week: Jianlan chemical offered 15000 yuan / ton of ISO octanol this weekend, up 4000 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of the week; lihuayi offered 15000 yuan / ton of ISO octanol this weekend, up 4000 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of the week; Hualu Hengsheng offered 15000 yuan / ton of ISO octanol this week, up 4000 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of the week, The price has increased by 4000 yuan / ton.

 

From the perspective of the upstream and downstream industrial chain, the propylene market in the upstream raw material market of ISO octanol rose sharply this week, with the quoted price rising from 7105.00 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week to 7540.91 yuan / ton at the end of the week, an increase of 6.14%, and a year-on-year increase of 19.44%. The price of raw materials in the upstream market rose sharply, affected by the supply and demand side, which had a positive impact on the price of isooctanol.

 

ISO octanol downstream market, DOP factory prices rose sharply this week. DOP quotation increased from 10050.00 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week to 11600.00 yuan / ton at the end of the week, with an increase of 15.42%, 60.37% over the same period of last year. The price of DOP in downstream increased, the enthusiasm of downstream customers for octanol procurement increased, and the demand for ISO octanol was better.

 

3、 Future forecast

 

In late February, the market trend of isooctanol in Shandong Province may fluctuate slightly. The upstream propylene market was consolidated at a high level, the raw material support was strong, the downstream DOP market rose slightly, the downstream purchasing enthusiasm was enhanced, and the supply of isooctanol was insufficient. Isooctanol analysts from business news agency think: in late February, under the influence of supply and demand, raw materials and other aspects, the market of isooctanol in Shandong may rise slightly.

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Silicon metal prices rose slightly after the new year

441 silicon price trend

 

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After the year, the price of silicon metal rose slightly. According to the data of business news agency, the average market price of domestic silicon metal (441) was 13316.67 yuan / ton on February 20, up 0.57% compared with the average market price of 13241.67 yuan / ton at the beginning of February (2.1).

 

On the 20th, the prices of 441 silicon in different regions were as follows:

 

The price range of silicon metal in Fujian is 12800-12900 yuan / ton, that in Sichuan is 13000-13100 yuan / ton, that in Kunming is 13000-13100 yuan / ton, that in Shanghai is 14000-14200 yuan / ton, that in Tianjin is 13400-13500 yuan / ton, and that in Huangpu is 13300-13500 yuan / ton .

 

After the festival, some silicon factories tentatively adjusted their prices upward, and some local markets slightly increased their prices.

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Adipic acid price is driven upward by cost after the festival

After the festival, the domestic adipic acid market was stable and on the rise, with an increase of 0.5% in two working days after the festival. In some areas, the price of dealers was mainly up on a tentative basis, and the market price was uneven. Some East China manufacturers reported more than 9000, and there was speculation in the market, so there were few high price transactions. Market support factors mainly come from the cost side: pure benzene rose sharply after the festival, and rose by more than 8% in the two working days from the 18th to the 19th. Upstream costs are still supported.

 

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In terms of local markets:

 

After the festival, the market of adipic acid in East China went up slightly, and dealers entered the market one after another. The market inquiry is normal, the high price transaction is not much, the current market quotation is uneven, the manufacturer inventory pressure is general, the shipment is normal, today’s market mainstream prices are: Shandong source 8400-8600 yuan / ton acceptance price, Jiangsu source acceptance price 8500-8700 yuan / ton. In the downstream, rigid demand is the main source, and the demand has stabilized. In the near future, the market is relatively stable, and the price has been adjusted in a narrow range.

 

The market of adipic acid in South China has risen slightly, and some dealers have made offers in the market one after another. At present, the price is still high. At present, the market quotation is chaotic, the high price transactions are rare, and the manufacturers’ inventory pressure is general. They gradually transfer to the dealers’ inventory. Today’s market mainstream prices are: Shandong’s 8500-8700 yuan / ton acceptance price, Jiangsu’s 8600-8800 yuan / ton acceptance price, and most of them are downstream Just need to purchase.

 

In the future, adipic acid will be gradually affected by the cost factors in the later period, and there is still room for the price to go up. The supply and demand side is relatively stable, and the supply pressure is still relatively prominent, so it is difficult for the market to cater to the excessively high prices. It is expected that the market will be easy to rise and difficult to fall in the near future, but the rising space is uncertain.

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The price of hydrogen peroxide drops like a cliff before the festival

According to the monitoring data of business news agency, after new year’s day and the Spring Festival is approaching, the terminal manufacturers stop for maintenance, the demand turns weak, and the hydrogen peroxide market keeps falling. From January to early February, the market price of hydrogen peroxide is 1430 yuan / ton in early January, and 1115 yuan / ton on February 7, with the overall price dropping by 22.03%.

 

According to the weekly rise and fall chart of hydrogen peroxide from December 2020 to February 7, 2021, it can be seen that the price of hydrogen peroxide is rising steadily every week in December, with an increase of 1% – 2%, and the highest weekly increase is close to 3%. In January, the terminal demand became weak, and hydrogen peroxide started a decline mode, with a weekly decline of about one point. The hydrogen peroxide market dropped sharply near the end of the month, and the hydrogen peroxide price fell by 9.79% in January. Since February, the price of hydrogen peroxide has not stopped falling. As of February 7, the price of hydrogen peroxide has dropped by 11.16% compared with the beginning of the month.

 

Terminal demand turns weak, hydrogen peroxide drops sharply before the festival

 

After the new year’s day, the hydrogen peroxide Market ended its boom in December, with all the positive factors and multiple negative factors. With the coming of the Spring Festival, the terminal paper industry and caprolactam manufacturers stopped for maintenance in succession. Coupled with the Limited Logistics and environmental factors in Hebei, the demand for hydrogen peroxide has shrunk sharply, and the price has started to plunge. The mainstream quotation fell below 1200 yuan / ton from 1400 yuan / ton at the beginning of the month, down more than 9%, and went straight to 10%.

 

Since February, the demand of terminal paper industry and caprolactam has declined, and hydrogen peroxide has started a sharp decline mode. During the Spring Festival, the hydrogen peroxide manufacturers started up normally, the supply was loose, the manufacturers were not confident in supporting the price, and the price dropped sharply. The mainstream quotation has dropped to 1000 yuan / ton, with a drop of more than 11% in just 7 days.

 

Mainstream price of hydrogen peroxide in various regions of China

 

On February 7, the main manufacturers in Hebei had no quotation due to the influence of logistics factors; the mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Anhui was about 1230 yuan / ton, down 100 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of February; the mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Shandong was 1000 yuan / ton, down 70 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of February; the mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Hunan was 1500 yuan / ton, down 50 yuan / ton; the mainstream quotation of hydrogen peroxide in Hangzhou was 1600 yuan / ton The price dropped by 50 yuan per ton.

 

Li Bing, hydrogen peroxide analyst of business news agency, thinks: with the coming of off-season of terminal traditional consumption, hydrogen peroxide prices enter the downward channel, and it is expected that the rise after the festival will still be under pressure.

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Toluene price keeps firm rise before the festival (February 1-February 7)

1、 Price trend

 

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According to the business news agency’s block list data, domestic toluene prices continued to rise this week. The price of toluene was 4250 yuan / ton on January 31, and 4737.5 yuan / ton on this Sunday (February 7), up 11.47% from 487.5 yuan / ton last week.

 

2、 Analysis and comment

 

Within the week, Sinopec’s Toluene price increased by 450-500 yuan / ton. This week, the spot supply of toluene Market decreased, the supply of toluene is expected to shrink, and the price rose strongly. However, as the Spring Festival approaches, the lower reaches leave the market one after another, the demand weakens and the actual transaction is limited. In terms of external market, toluene continued to rise this week. As of February 5, the price of imported toluene from South Korea was US $615 / T, up 11.21% on January 29, and that from East China was US $631.5/t, up 9.92% on January 29.

 

In terms of crude oil, due to bad weather in the United States, energy demand is expected to increase. In February, OPEC + cut production, global crude oil supply is expected to tighten, and the market is optimistic about the demand outlook. Brent crude oil rose nearly $60 / barrel. On January 29, Brent rose $4.64/barrel, or 8.42%; WTI rose $4.62/barrel, or 8.87%.

 

Downstream: in terms of TDI, the price of TDI in East China rose slightly this week, with domestic goods at 12833.33 yuan / ton, up 0.52% over last week and 9.69% over the same period last year. Near the Spring Festival, dealers have a holiday one after another, the downstream buying follow-up is weak, and the market begins to enter a closed state. Affected by the supplier’s support for the market, the TDI market was reorganized and operated.

 

In the PX market, the domestic p-xylene ex factory price rose slightly this week, with an average price of 5300 yuan / ton over the weekend, a year-on-year decline of 15.87%. This week, the domestic PX operating rate is about 60%. By the end of the weekend, the closing prices of PX market in Asia were US $718-720 / T, FOB Korea and US $736-738 / T, CFR China. This week, PX’s external price rose, international crude oil price rose, and domestic PX market price rose.

 

3、 Future forecast

 

Analysts from the chemical branch of business society think: first, look at the supply cost side, the implementation of OPEC + production reduction, the total number of oil drilling platforms in the United States, and weekly EIA and API inventory data. Second, on the demand side, the impact of the global epidemic on crude oil demand, the recovery of the industrial chain, the economic and trade situation in Europe and the United States, and the progress of the fiscal stimulus plan. Third, look at the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, China and the United States, the progress of new technology, the dollar index and stock market linkage.

 

Downstream terminals have been shut down, logistics reduced, toluene market is expected to enter a period of stable price consolidation. Continue to pay attention to the downstream purchasing situation, as well as the impact of crude oil and external market on the price of toluene.

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Analysis of Styrene Market on February 5

On February 5, the styrene market rose as a whole. Although the price of ethylene fell, the continued strength of crude oil led to the rise of pure benzene price, the support of styrene cost strengthened, and the high consolidation of night futures brought some support to the spot market. In terms of port inventory, the styrene inventory of East China’s main port this week was 109000 tons, an increase of 5500 tons over last week, a month on month increase of 5.3%, and a year-on-year decrease of 51.8%. At present, the main ports in East China are experiencing seasonal accumulation, with 30800 tons of goods arriving next week. The overall arrival volume is at a low level, and the accumulation is less than expected. However, the overall operating rate of domestic styrene is relatively high, which is maintained at 80% – 85%, and the site supply is good. On the downstream side, the start-up of the three major downstream industries is still at a high level, which is conducive to the consumption of styrene in China. Although the start-up of EPS and PS will be significantly reduced near the Spring Festival, the impact of the domestic epidemic this year is relatively small, and the overall profit of the downstream industry is in an advantage. After the year, the downstream plants will start as scheduled, and the demand will recover from the expectation of rapid recovery. In addition, due to the impact of the epidemic, the whole country advocates celebrating the Chinese new year on the spot, and some factories are expected to start work ahead of schedule. Based on the cost boost and low inventory support, it is expected that the market will be stronger in the short term and consolidation may be greater.

 

Today, the price of styrene in East China increased to around 7100-7250 yuan / ton. The price in Northeast China is around 6850 yuan / ton, and that in South China is around 7300-7350 yuan / ton.

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China’s domestic power lithium iron phosphate price rose on February 2

According to the data monitored by the business club, as of February 2, the average price of domestic power lithium iron phosphate was 41000.00 yuan / ton, The market price of LiFePO4 has an upward trend, which is 10.81% higher than that of the same period last month. At present, the supply and demand are balanced, the supply side is sufficient, and the market demand has increased. At present, the price of power LiFePO4 is firm, the focus of market negotiation has moved up, and the overall price shows an upward trend.

 

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The market price range of LiFePO4 power type is 41000-45000 yuan / ton, the price increases, the downstream demand has not increased, the overall market purchasing atmosphere is positive, the price is mainly rising, the business quotation is firm, the rising psychology is still there, the business starts normally, the business shipment is positive, the logistics is smooth, the supply side is stable, the inventory has no pressure, and most of them are contract customers The price range of LiFePO4 is 36000-40000 yuan / ton, with high price.

 

The price of upstream lithium carbonate is high and firm. At present, the mainstream price of industrial grade lithium carbonate ranges from 69000 to 70000 yuan / ton. The overall market negotiation focuses on strong operation. The price range of battery grade lithium carbonate ranges from 70000 to 74000 yuan. The negotiation focuses on high operation, which has a certain supporting effect on lithium iron phosphate. In the short term, lithium carbonate will maintain high operation.

 

On February 1, the chemical industry index was 856 points, up 3 points from yesterday, down 15.75% from 1016 points (2012-03-13), the highest point in the cycle, and up 43.14% from 598 points, the lowest point on April 8, 2020. (Note: period refers to the period from December 1, 2011 to now)

 

LiFePO4 analysts of business association think: in the short term, the market of LiFePO4 will mainly run at a high level, the price will remain firm, and the focus of negotiation will be stable. (the above prices are provided by major manufacturers of LiFePO4 all over the country and sorted out and analyzed by business LiFePO4 analysts. They are for reference only. Please contact relevant manufacturers for more details.)

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Aniline prices remain stable this week (January 25-31, 2021)

1、 Price trend

 

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According to the business club’s block list data, aniline continued to be stable this week. On January 31, the price of aniline in Shandong was 7800-7900 yuan / ton; in Nanjing, the price of aniline was 8000-8100 yuan / ton, with an average price of 21.54% higher than that in the same period of last year.

 

2、 Analysis and comment

 

In terms of cost, Sinopec’s price of pure benzene was increased by 150 yuan / ton to 4800 yuan / ton this week. Due to the impact of public health events and the impact of low price hydrogenated benzene in northern China, the price of pure benzene continued to decline, and the North South arbitrage window opened. The inflow of low-cost goods in North China, coupled with the reduction of logistics in the early spring festival, led to the rebound of pure benzene market price. On Monday, the total inventory of pure benzene in East China port decreased by about 2000 tons compared with last week. The port’s pick-up was limited, and the inventory decline was small. On Sunday (January 31), the price of pure benzene was 4330-4800 yuan / ton (average price 4626 yuan / ton), up 136 yuan / ton or 3.03% from last week.

 

The price of nitric acid remained stable this week, and the production price of nitric acid in East China was 2016.67 yuan / ton on Friday (January 29). Compared with the beginning of the month, the price decreased by 33.33 yuan / ton, or 1.63%; compared with the same period last year, the price increased by 27.37%.

 

The capacity of some aniline plants is restored, Jiangsu Fuqiang is expected to ship, and the market supply may increase in the later stage, so the operators are cautious. This week aniline Market Stability consolidation.

 

3、 Future expectation

 

In terms of cost, Ningbo Zhongjin delayed the restart time, and the market supply is expected to decrease by the end of February. Near the Spring Festival, some downstream terminals have been shut down one after another, and the raw material inventory of downstream enterprises is on the high side, so the demand for pure benzene is weakening. Benzene and its downstream are expected to enter consolidation period next week, and the price is expected to be relatively stable. Continue to pay attention to the downstream procurement situation, the trend of pure benzene plant, crude oil, external market and styrene.

 

Some of the aniline plants with reduced load in the early stage will resume normal operation, and the aniline of Jiangsu Fuqiang new material will be sold out soon. It is expected that the market supply will increase in the later stage. With the recovery of aniline maintenance units in succession, the market supply side is expected to increase, but it is expected that the consolidation will remain stable before the festival. Continue to pay attention to the changes of market supply and demand side, the operation load of aniline plant and the new aniline situation in the market.

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Isopropanol price rebounded strongly after falling this week (1.22-1.29)

1、 Price trend

 

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Isopropanol prices fell this week, according to commodity data monitoring. The average price of isopropanol in China was 8833.33 yuan / ton last Friday and 8700 yuan / ton this Friday. The price rose by 1.51% in the week.

 

2、 Market analysis

 

The price of isopropanol fell in the early stage of this week. With the rise of downstream raw materials, the price of isopropanol rebounded in the later stage. Internationally, on January 26, isopropanol in the United States closed up, while the European isopropanol market closed down. Up to now, the negotiation range of isopropanol in Shandong Province is about 8000-8500 yuan / ton, and that of isopropanol in Jiangsu Province is about 8500-8600 yuan / ton. Zhejiang isopropanol negotiation range is around 8200 yuan / ton.

 

As for raw material acetone, Sinopec North China acetone price plan was raised on January 29, which is still under approval. In the morning, Lihua yiweiyuan and Yangzhou Shiyou raised their offer one after another, executing 8000 yuan and 8200 yuan / ton respectively. Under the tight spot, the offer of the goods holder is firm, but the terminal purchase is general, the mood of downstream replenishment is not high, and the transaction of new orders is limited.

 

As for raw material propylene, the overall price of propylene market stabilized after falling this week. The market turnover is between 6900-7350 yuan / ton, and the mainstream price is still 6900-7000 yuan / ton. At present, the manufacturers’ inventory pressure is too high, the shipment situation is cold, and the downstream market is mainly on the lookout. Therefore, it is expected that the propylene market will continue to decline slightly in the near future.

 

3、 Future forecast

 

Isopropanol analyst of chemical branch of business society thinks: at present, foreign export orders are relatively stable. Raw material acetone rose, propylene prices fell and stabilized, which had a certain supporting effect on isopropanol. The lower reaches of the main wait-and-see, buy carefully. As the Spring Festival approaches, it is expected that there will be little room for isopropanol fluctuation in the short term.

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