1、 Price trend

According to the bulk data list of business society, the average price of domestic phosphoric acid on January 16 was 11166.67 yuan / ton, which was the same as that at the beginning of the week, up 122.59% compared with the same period last year.

2、 Market analysis

The phosphoric acid market continued to operate weakly and stably this week. Affected by the reduction of the price of raw yellow phosphorus, the focus of the phosphoric acid market has shifted downward. Some enterprises have reduced their quotation slightly. Most enterprises wait and see for a while, but have a certain intention to reduce the price. At present, the operation of phosphoric acid enterprises is relatively stable, there is no major contradiction between supply and demand, and the price is mainly arranged. According to the monitoring of the business community, the quotation in Sichuan is 9700-11500 yuan / ton, that in Yunnan is about 11900 yuan / ton, that in Hubei is 10500-11500 yuan / ton, that in Shandong is 11500-12000 yuan / ton, and that in Jiangsu is 9500-12500 yuan / ton. The price of phosphoric acid in various places has fallen steadily this month.

region product Specifications date Price (yuan / ton)

Sichuan region phosphoric acid 85% industrial grade January 17th 9700-11500

Yunnan region phosphoric acid 85% industrial grade January 17th 11000-12000

Jiangsu region phosphoric acid 85% industrial grade January 17th 9500-12500

Hubei region phosphoric acid 85% industrial grade January 17th 10500-11500

Shandong region phosphoric acid 85% industrial grade January 17th 11500-12000

As for phosphate rock, the overall high-level consolidation operation of the domestic phosphate rock market is approaching the Spring Festival. The supply side of the site changes little, and the commencement remains low. The phosphate rock is used by itself or mainly by contract users. The downstream demand side performs well. The downstream Yellow Phosphorus market continues to move closer to the low-end price, the increase of market turnover gives support to the phosphate rock market, and the phosphate rock quotation is high and stable. As of January 14, the domestic phosphate rock Market in Guizhou has operated stably. The price of 30% grade phosphate rock freight plant is around 630-680 yuan / ton, the price of 28% grade phosphate rock freight plant is around 580-620 yuan / ton, and the price of 22% grade phosphate rock platform is around 290-310 yuan / ton. In Hubei, China, phosphate rock mines are arranged and operated, and the quotation of 30% ammonium phosphate rock ship board is 680 yuan / ton. In Guangxi, the phosphate ore market operates steadily, and the factory price of 30% phosphate ore is around 640-680 yuan / ton. In Hubei, the phosphate ore market is in high order, and the quotation of 30% ammonium phosphate ore truck board is 660-680 yuan / ton.

Yellow phosphorus, the price of yellow phosphorus has continued to fall recently. Downstream purchase prices are depressed, and some manufacturers do not make external quotations temporarily, so the trading atmosphere in the venue is relatively stalemate. The overall market is dominated by stable consolidation and operation, with strong wait-and-see mood. Up to now, the mainstream quotation of yellow phosphorus in Yunnan is about 30500-32000 yuan / ton; The mainstream quotation in Sichuan is about 32000 yuan / ton

3、 Future forecast

According to phosphoric acid analysts of the chemical branch of business society, the price of raw materials has been lowered recently, and the cost support has declined. The phosphoric acid market is cautious and expected to be lowered to a certain extent.

According to the price monitoring of the business agency, the domestic PTA market remained volatile and upward on January 17. The average market price in East China was 5258 yuan / ton, up 0.87% from the previous day and 34.84% year-on-year. PTA futures 2205 closed at 5330 and settled at 5332, down 10, or 0.19%.

In terms of supply, the production capacity of 1.2 million tons of hailun Petrochemical was restarted at the weekend, and the load of 2.25 million tons of Yisheng Dalian unit returned to normal on the evening of January 14; Fuhai Chuang’s 4.5 million ton unit was overhauled for three weeks on January 3. There is an expectation of restart, PTA supply will increase, and the current start-up of the industry is around 77%. In addition, in terms of new production capacity, the 3 million ton PTA project of Yisheng new material 2# line has been basically completed and has not been put into operation yet.

Supported by tight supply, oil producing countries have difficulties in increasing production, and factors such as geopolitical tensions in Russia and Ukraine have helped oil prices rise. As of January 14, the settlement price of the main contract of WTI crude oil futures in the United States was US $83.82/barrel, and the settlement price of the main contract of Brent crude oil futures was US $86.06/barrel.

With the boost of raw materials, the downstream polyester market maintained a slight rise, but after the terminal weaving entered January, the startup load and new order receiving volume of weaving factories in Jiangsu and Zhejiang gradually declined, and the weaving factories in Haining, Changshu and Xiaoshao basically ended. At present, the comprehensive startup rate of Jiangsu and Zhejiang looms is around 49%. It is expected that most domestic factories will enter the shutdown and vacation state from the 15th to the 20th of this month.

Business analysts believe that the current high volatility of crude oil and the cost support PTA. However, the demand side is weak, PTA slightly accumulates inventory, and the supply slightly exceeds the demand. It is expected that the upward trend of PTA market will be blocked.

According to the monitoring data of business society, as of January 17, 2022, the average price of organosilicon DMC market quotation in mainstream areas was 32340 yuan / ton. Compared with the price on January 14, 2022 (organosilicon DMC reference price 30600 yuan / ton), the average price increased by 1740 yuan / ton, or 5.69%. Compared with January 1, 2022, the average price increased by 6540 yuan / ton, or 25.35%.

In early January, supported by tight supply and good demand, the domestic silicone DMC market rose steadily, with an increase of 18.60% in early January.

At the beginning of this week, the domestic organosilicon DMC market continued to rise. At the beginning of the week (17th), the large organosilicon DMC factories in Shandong continued to raise the ex factory price of organosilicon DMC by 1000 yuan / ton. After the adjustment, the ex factory price of organosilicon DMC rose to 32000 yuan / ton. Many other monomer factories also began to receive orders in limited quantities, and the price actively followed the rise, The ex factory price of domestic silicone DMC is 31000-32000 yuan / ton. In late January, the early preparation of downstream products was completed one after another. However, supported by the tight supply of organosilicon DMC factories, the market price remained high, more factories had the right to speak, and the spot market price was stronger. On Tuesday (18th), some organosilicon DMC suppliers in Shandong significantly increased the ex factory price of organosilicon DMC, After the adjustment, the high-end price of silicone DMC reached 35000 yuan / ton, with an increase of more than 3000 yuan / ton. The limited order receiving price of other factories also continued to rise, with an increase range of about 500 yuan / ton. As of the 18th, the ex factory price of domestic silicone DMC was around 31500-32000 yuan / ton, the high-end price was around 35000 yuan / ton, and the average price was 32340 yuan / ton, with an increase of more than 5% in two days and more than 25% since the beginning of the month. At present, the downstream demand has slowed down, the trading atmosphere on the floor is OK, and the overall market still has good expectations.

In terms of index, the organosilicon DMC commodity index on January 17 was 163.20, up 5.47 points from yesterday, down 50.43% from the highest point of 329.21 in the cycle (2021-10-10), and up 131.82% from the lowest point of 70.40 on July 27, 2016. (Note: the period refers to the period from September 1, 2011 to now)

In terms of upstream metal silicon, on the 17th, 44# metal silicon prices remained stable, with an average price of 20790 yuan / ton in the domestic market. At present, the trading of metal silicon market is slightly calm, the quotation of silicon factory has been relatively stable, and the downstream silicone has increased steadily, which has a positive impact on metal silicon to a certain extent. However, the social inventory accumulated in the early stage is rich, and the silicone enterprises mainly consume the existing inventory, As a result, the operating rate of silicon plants is low. Recently, some factories plan to reduce production. It is expected that the price of metal silicon will run smoothly before the Spring Festival.

Future trend forecast of silicone DMC Market

At present, the good pre-sale orders in the early stage continue to support the confidence of the silicone DMC industry. Although the downstream goods preparation has been completed one after another, it has little impact on the price support confidence of the main factories. The silicone DMC data division of the business society believes that in the short term, the domestic silicone DMC market will continue to operate at a high level, and the downward space of the market is limited. More attention needs to be paid to the basic changes in supply and demand.

DOP prices rose this week

According to the data monitoring of business society, DOP prices rose sharply this week, and DOP prices rose. As of January 17, the DOP price was 10500 yuan / ton, up 4.48% from 10050 yuan / ton on January 10. This week, customers’ demand for goods preparation during the Spring Festival rose, and DOP prices rose sharply.

The price of isooctanol rose sharply

According to the price monitoring of business agency, the price of isooctanol in China rose sharply this week, up 5.68%. Customers are actively preparing goods before the Spring Festival, the demand rises, and the price of isooctanol rises sharply. The price of isooctanol rose sharply and the cost of plasticizer DOP rose. With the basic end of goods preparation in the Spring Festival, the transaction of isooctanol stabilized. In the future, the price rise of isooctanol slowed down and the rising power of DOP weakened.

The price of phthalic anhydride fluctuated and rose

According to the price monitoring of business society, the price of phthalic anhydride fluctuated and rose this week. As of January 17, the price of phthalic anhydride was 7412.50 yuan / ton, up 2.24% from 7250.00 yuan / ton on January 7. When downstream customers prepare goods in the Spring Festival, the demand for phthalic anhydride rises briefly, the price of raw phthalic anhydride rises, which stimulates the price rise of phthalic anhydride, the price rise of DOP raw material phthalic anhydride, and the driving force of DOP rise increases.

PVC market shock adjustment

According to the price monitoring of the business society, the PVC price stopped falling and rebounded this week, and the PVC market became warmer. As of January 17, the price of PVC was 8340 yuan / ton, up 0.12% from 8330 yuan / ton on January 10; Compared with the PVC price of 8320 yuan / ton on January 1, it rose by 0.24%. The spring festival atmosphere is getting stronger, and the terminal enterprises are reducing their burdens one after another. Affected by the low real estate boom, the orders of terminal building materials are lower than those in previous years, the rigid demand for PVC raw material procurement is expected to decrease one after another, and the goods preparation for the Spring Festival is coming to an end, and the rigid demand is reduced; The overall demand for plasticizer is insufficient, and the DOP market is relatively bad.

Future expectations

DOP data analysts of business agency believe that this week, the prices of raw materials isooctanol and phthalic anhydride fluctuated, the cost of DOP rose, the downstream procurement of goods preparation for the Spring Festival was active, and the price of DOP rose sharply. In the future, with the gradual end of goods preparation for the Spring Festival, customers’ purchasing enthusiasm declines, plasticizer demand is insufficient, DOP has limited room to rise. Similarly, the support for the continuous rise of raw materials is insufficient, DOP cost support is limited, DOP’s future rising power is weakened, and the downward pressure remains. It is expected that DOP prices will rise first and then stabilize.

Price trend:

According to the bulk list data of business society, the domestic ABS market fluctuated and fell in early January, and the spot prices of various brands were mostly reduced. As of January 14, the average price of mainstream offer of general-purpose ABS was about 14425 yuan / ton, up or down – 2.86% compared with the price level at the beginning of the month.

Factor analysis:

Industrial chain: the raw material styrene has experienced an overall shock and rise recently. The raw material pure benzene remained stable and the raw material support continued. Futures decreased slightly, with a bad mentality. The port inventory rose, and the demand in the North continued to weaken, and there began to be a confrontation between low supply and demand in some parts. In addition, some new styrene units have output, which is bad for the market mentality.

Acrylonitrile prices continued to decline this week. In the early stage, new equipment was shipped, and the supply increased, which was bad for the spot market. Downstream textile enterprises have holidays one after another. As soon as the load progress goes down, there is bargain hunting after the spot price is low in trading. However, the stock preparation before the festival is gradually over, and the volume of future transactions is expected to decrease. Enterprise inventory continues to rise, and the mentality of operators is mostly bearish.

This week, the domestic butadiene market stopped falling and rebounded. Due to the impact of health events, some parts of the northern region were out of stock. The butadiene market in East China is at a high level, the price of Sinopec has increased continuously, the intention of middlemen is at a high level, and it is difficult to find low-cost goods in the market. The external price rose this week, boosting the domestic spot price of butadiene. The actual order negotiation and transaction need to be followed up.

The overall upstream market of ABS is general, and the cost side support of ABS is acceptable. In terms of industry load, the operating rate of domestic ABS enterprises changed limited this week. In addition, there were new production capacity of polymerization plants in the early stage, the overall supply was high and the prognosis was abundant. The operating rate of the industry has been high for a long time, the inventory of enterprises and society has accumulated, and the willingness to reduce prices and take orders is obvious. On the downstream demand side, the stock preparation is coming to an end before the Spring Festival. In addition, some downstream enterprises have holidays one after another, and the inventory digestion is slow. The market is very bearish on the future market. In addition, the logistics began to slow down, the pressure on merchants increased, and let the single operation be the main.

Future forecast:

Business analysts believe that the spot market of ABS continued to decline in early January, the overall trend of the three upstream materials is general, and the support for the cost side of ABS is acceptable. The domestic spot price is mainly affected by the high operating rate of the industry and insufficient demand follow-up. The market supply is sufficient but insufficient. It is expected that the ABS spot market may continue to fall before the Spring Festival.

The propylene oxide market fluctuated and fell in 2021. According to the bulk list data of business society, the average price of domestic propylene oxide enterprises was 18900 yuan / ton on January 1, 2021. As of December 31, the average price of domestic propylene oxide enterprises was 11100 yuan / ton, and the market fell by 41.27% during the year. In 2022, after new year’s day, the market price of propylene oxide increased, and then it was deadlocked and fell.

According to the monthly rise and fall chart of propylene oxide from January to December 2021, the monthly price rise of propylene oxide in 2021 was small, the decline was large, and the overall price fell sharply. The market rose in February, March, April, July and September, with the largest decline in December (23.97%) and the largest increase in February (12.1%).

In the first quarter (January March), the price of propylene oxide rose slightly, with an increase of 0.18%. In January, prices rose first and then fell. The main reasons for the decline were: the mainstream of the willingness to lower prices in the middle and lower reaches, the reduction of raw materials, the slowdown of the overall pace of the market, the slow increase of factory inventory, the supplier’s profit making shipment, and the price reduction. The price rose steadily in February, mainly due to the rising price of propylene in the upstream, no pressure on factory inventory, steady follow-up in the downstream, smooth overall market transmission, boost of raw materials and support from the supply and demand side. In March, the price rose to a high level, the price of polyether cyclopropane hung upside down, the willingness of the middle and lower reaches to lower the price was obvious, and the factory accumulated inventory and hit the top.

In the second quarter (April June), the price of propylene oxide fell by 18.86%. Propylene oxide rose steadily after falling in April, and new production capacity was released, but the market just needs to be traded smoothly. The main reasons for the weak operation of the market in May: limited cost support, incremental supply, insufficient demand follow-up, strong wait-and-see mood of terminal enterprises, and the market is under pressure and declining. In June, the market first fell and then rose. In the first half of the month, the propylene oxide market was weak. From the second half of the month, due to the impact of logistics and commencement policies, the supply of propylene oxide decreased, the factory shipment was pressureless, the price was quoted, and the market rose steadily.

In the third quarter (July September), the price of propylene oxide increased by 16.33%. In July, the market rose sharply and fell slightly. In the middle and early ten days, the impact of cost is limited. Supply and demand dominate the market, the market supply is tight, and the middle and lower reaches follow up actively, driving the market rise. In the late ten days, it represents that the factory slowly accumulates the warehouse, the market supply tends to be loose, coupled with the obvious pressure on prices in the middle and lower reaches, the focus of market negotiations gradually decreases. The market fell slightly in August. Under the influence of the “double control” policy in September, the manufacturers reduced the load or stopped the car in varying degrees, the overall market supply was reduced, and the tight balance between supply and demand led to a slight rise in the market.

In the fourth quarter (October December), the price of propylene oxide fell by 35.96%. In October, the market fluctuated and fell slightly. In the first ten days of November, the cost support was insufficient, the downstream procurement enthusiasm was not high, the cost support continued to weaken in the middle of November, the supply side was loose, the demand side was weak, and the price pressure fell sharply. In the second ten days, with the rise of the price of raw propylene, the cost support gradually increased, the downstream terminal followed up and picked up, and the price of propylene oxide stopped falling and rose. The demand side was cold in the first ten days of December, the cost support weakened in the middle of December, the factory inventory increased slowly, the demand was still cold, the downstream Reduction Purchase followed up in the second ten days, the factory inventory was under pressure, and the market price of propylene oxide decreased steadily.

In 2022, after the return of new year’s day, the market price of propylene oxide rose and fell. After the new year’s Day holiday, with the gradual rise of cost support, the centralized release of downstream orders, the improvement of factory shipments, the rise of propylene oxide prices, and the low inventory support manufacturers’ prices, but the weak demand side restrained the rise of the market, the market stalemate stabilized, the insufficient demand side performance on the 13th, and the weak market operation. On the 13th, the mainstream quotation of propylene oxide Market in Shandong was around 10450-10600 yuan / ton.

For upstream propylene, on January 12, 2022, the rise of propylene (Shandong) market slowed down, and the offers of individual enterprises were adjusted sporadically. The mainstream price of propylene in Shandong was 7750-7850 yuan / ton. The delivery of goods by enterprises was stable, the inventory was ok, and the downstream demand was dominated. Near the Spring Festival, some downstream factories had parking plans, and the market trading did not decrease significantly temporarily.

According to the monitoring data of downstream propylene glycol, as of January 12, 2022, the average ex factory price of domestic industrial propylene glycol is 15700 yuan / ton. Compared with the price on January 9, 2022 (the ex factory reference price of propylene glycol is 16033 yuan / ton), the average price is reduced by 333 yuan / ton, a decrease of 2.08%; Compared with the price on January 1 (propylene glycol ex factory reference price of 16400 yuan / ton), the average price was reduced by 700 yuan / ton, a decrease of 4.27%.

The propylene oxide analyst of business society believes that the current price rise of raw propylene and liquid chlorine has some support on the cost side, but the follow-up on the demand side is insufficient. It is mainly wait-and-see, and the market atmosphere is light. It is expected that the propylene oxide market may operate weakly and stably in the short term, and more attention should be paid to the market information guidance.

According to the monitoring data of business society, as of January 12, 2022, the average ex factory price of n-butanol in Shandong Province was 9066 yuan / ton, which was 666 yuan / ton lower than that on January 9 (9866 yuan / ton); Compared with the price on January 1 (the reference average price of n-butanol was 8300 yuan / ton), the average price increased by 766 yuan / ton, an increase of 9.24%.

It can be seen from the data monitoring chart of business society that after new year’s day, the domestic n-butanol market in Shandong increased significantly. At the end of last week, the average ex factory price of n-butanol in Shandong rose to 9866 yuan / ton, and some high prices exceeded 10000 yuan / ton. At the end of last week, downstream users’ enthusiasm for purchasing high price raw materials decreased, resistance grew, and the transaction at high prices in the market was slow. Since the beginning of this week (the 10th), the market price of n-butanol has dropped, the factory quotation has been reduced one after another, and the market focus has been under pressure. As of the 12th, it has been running down for three consecutive days. The ex factory price of n-butanol in Shandong is around 9000-9200 yuan / ton, which has been reduced by 800-1000 yuan / ton in three days, with a decrease of 6.76% in three days. At present, after the sharp decline in the market price of n-butanol, the downstream demand has not increased significantly, the execution of orders is cautious, and the overall transaction on the floor is still cold.

In terms of index, the commodity index of n-butanol (industrial grade) on January 11 was 76.09, the same as yesterday, down 42.26% from the highest point of 131.79 in the cycle (2021-05-16), and up 154.57% from the lowest point of 29.89 on November 30, 2015. (Note: the period refers to the period from September 1, 2011 to now)

In terms of upstream propylene, the propylene market in Shandong rose last week. In this week, the propylene market in mountainous areas fluctuated. On the 10th, after the overall decline of propylene market in Shandong, the market had a correction on the 11th. As of the 11th, according to the monitoring data of business agency, the average ex factory price of propylene in Shandong was 7800.80 yuan / ton, an overall increase of 3.34% compared with the beginning of the month.

Future analysis of n-butanol

At present, the n-butanol plant has a strong willingness to take the initiative to receive orders, downstream users mainly purchase on demand, the difference between high and low prices in the field is gradually reduced, and the supply and demand side does not show much support for the n-butanol market. The n-butanol data division of business society believes that in the short term, the n-butanol market in Shandong is weak, and it is not ruled out that the prices of individual high quotation factories are still possible to explore. Specifically, we need to pay more attention to the basic changes in supply and demand.

According to the monitoring data of business society, as of January 11, 2022, the average ex factory price of domestic industrial grade propylene glycol is 15900 yuan / ton. Compared with the price on January 1, 2022 (the ex factory reference price of propylene glycol is 16400 yuan / ton), the average price is reduced by 500 yuan / ton, a decrease of 3.05%.

It can be seen from the data monitoring chart of business society that in January 2022, the focus of domestic propylene glycol market is under pressure. After the festival, propylene glycol plants in some parts of China resumed operation, and the expected supply on site increased. The downstream had a small stock before New Year’s day. The demand after the festival was general, the follow-up was insufficient, and the supply and demand support was insufficient. On the 5th, the propylene glycol factory reduced the ex factory price of propylene glycol by 200-300 yuan / ton. There was a strong wait-and-see mood in the downstream. On the 6th, The focus of propylene glycol market continued to move downward. The overall new order transactions in the venue were limited, the game between supply and demand appeared, and the propylene glycol market was in a stalemate. On the 11th, the ex factory price of propylene glycol in Shandong decreased slightly again, the downstream demand was cautious, and the transactions were cold. As of January 11, the average ex factory price of domestic propylene glycol was 15500-16500 yuan / ton and 15900 yuan / ton, a decrease of 3% compared with the beginning of the month.

In terms of index, the propylene glycol commodity index on January 10 was 205.56, the same as yesterday, 34.11% lower than the highest point 311.97 in the cycle (2021-10-27), and 105.56% higher than the lowest point 100.00 on September 2, 2020. (Note: the period refers to the period from September 1, 2020 to now)

In terms of upstream propylene oxide, recently (1.4-1.10), the market price of propylene oxide rose first and then stabilized. After the new year’s Day holiday, the price of raw propylene rose steadily, the cost support gradually increased, the downstream orders were released, the factory shipment improved, the inventory pressure was reduced, and the focus of market negotiation gradually increased. Near the weekend, the inventory was low, which supported the manufacturer’s mentality and supported the price offer. However, the demand end performance was cold, the market price was frozen and sorted out, and the operation was stable temporarily, On the 10th, the mainstream quotation of propylene oxide Market in Shandong was around 10700-10800 yuan / ton.

Future trend analysis

At present, the supply side devices have been restarted one after another, the on-site supply pressure has increased, and the downstream demand side is calm. The propylene glycol data division of business society believes that in the short term, most of the domestic propylene glycol market will continue to operate weakly, and more attention should be paid to the specific changes at the supply and demand side.

1、 Price trend

According to commodity data monitoring, titanium dioxide prices remained stable this week. The average price of titanium dioxide in China is 20733.33 yuan / ton.

2、 Market analysis

The titanium dioxide market was basically stable this week. The titanium dioxide market is mainly export-oriented, and the domestic titanium dioxide market demand is general. Traders are more cautious in taking goods, more wait-and-see, and mainly purchase on demand. Up to now, the factory quotation including tax of domestic rutile titanium dioxide is 19800-21500 yuan / ton; The ex factory quotation of anatase titanium dioxide including tax is between 17800-19500 yuan / ton.

In terms of titanium concentrate, the titanium concentrate Market in Panxi area is strong and upward. The overall market situation of titanium ore market is acceptable, the price is relatively strong, and the downstream titanium dioxide enterprises mainly purchase on demand. Up to now, the tax free quotation of 38 grade titanium ore is about 1500-1530 yuan / ton, that of 46 grade 10 titanium ore is about 2160-2220 yuan / ton, and that of 47 grade 20 ore is about 2500-2550 yuan / ton. The increase is about 50 yuan / ton. It is expected that the high price of titanium concentrate will be strong in the short term, and the actual transaction price will be mainly negotiated.

In terms of sulfuric acid, the prices of mainstream domestic sulfuric acid manufacturers increased slightly this week. According to the monitoring of bulk commodity data, the domestic sulfuric acid market price increased slightly this week, and the quotation increased from 645 yuan / ton last weekend to 646.67 yuan / ton this weekend, an increase of 0.26%. Sulfuric acid market fluctuated slightly this week. The upstream sulfur market was consolidated at a high level. Although there was an upward trend, the increase was small, mainly consolidation. The downstream phosphate fertilizer market fell and the demand was insufficient. In addition, the Spring Festival is coming, and the upstream and downstream construction is insufficient. On the whole, the sulfuric acid market may decline slightly. Sulfuric acid analysts of business society believe that under the influence of supply and demand and raw materials in the short-term domestic sulfuric acid market, the market price of sulfuric acid may rise slightly.

3、 Future forecast

Titanium dioxide analysts of business society believe that at present, the titanium dioxide market is mainly stable. In terms of raw materials, the prices of titanium concentrate and sulfuric acid are relatively strong, and the support is acceptable. It is expected that the titanium dioxide market will be stable temporarily in the short term, and the market will gradually improve.

The price of orthobenzene rose after the festival

According to the price trend chart of orthobenzene in business society, the price of orthobenzene rose after the festival. As of January 7, the price of orthobenzene was 6400 yuan / ton, up 1.59% from 6300 yuan / ton on January 1. After the festival, the market of orthobenzene industrial chain recovered.

The price of raw material mixed xylene fluctuated and rose

According to the trend chart of mixed xylene in business society, the price of mixed xylene increased by 2.56% after the festival. Affected by the rise of crude oil price, the price of mixed xylene fluctuated and rose. The cost of o-xylene increases, and the driving force of o-xylene increases.

Downstream phthalic anhydride prices rise

It can be seen from the price trend chart of phthalic anhydride in business society that the price of phthalic anhydride rose and the market of phthalic anhydride recovered after the festival. Since mid December, the price of phthalic anhydride has fluctuated all the way. The downstream market recovered, the demand for o-xylene increased, and the driving force for the rise of o-xylene increased.

Outlook

After the festival, the price of o-xylene rose. Affected by the sharp rise of crude oil price, the price of raw material mixed xylene rose, and the price of downstream phthalic anhydride rose. Overall, the cost of o-xylene is rising, the demand is good, and the driving force of o-xylene rise is increased. It is expected that the price of o-xylene will be strong and stable in the future.