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Weakly declining, potassium sulfate prices have fallen

lubon — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:39:38 +0000

At the beginning of the week, the price of potassium sulfate with 50% content was 4030 yuan/ton, and over the weekend, the price of potassium sulfate with 50% content was 4023 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.17% in price.
This week, the market price of potassium sulfate has been weak. The factory price of 52% powder/fully water-soluble powder is about 4250-4300 yuan/ton, and the arrival price of 50% powder is between 3700-3850 yuan/ton. It is mainly used for fixed customer orders in the early stage. Due to some manufacturers’ maintenance, the local supply is tight, and the price is relatively strong, but the overall transaction is limited.
Cost side: The main raw materials for processing potassium sulfate are potassium chloride and sulfuric acid. Recently, the overall price of potassium chloride has been weak, which has weakened the cost support for potassium sulfate; However, the high price of sulfuric acid has resulted in the complete cost of processing potassium sulfate remaining high, and some manufacturers are in a loss making state, limiting the downward space of prices.
Prediction: The potassium sulfate market is experiencing weak trading, and it is expected that the domestic potassium fertilizer market prices will mainly fluctuate and weaken in the short term.

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The butanone market fluctuated and fell in early August

lubon — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:52:17 +0000

1、 Market trend
On August 13th, the domestic butanone market price reference was 8000 yuan/ton. Compared with August 1st (butanone reference price of 8566 yuan/ton), the price decreased by 566 yuan/ton, a decrease of 6.61%.
In early August 2026, the domestic butanone market price experienced a slight rebound after fluctuating and falling. At the beginning of the month, the domestic butanone market price was weak and declining, gradually approaching a low level. By mid month, the butanone market price had a narrow correction, with an adjustment range of about 50-100 yuan/ton. As of August 13th, the domestic butanone market price reference was around 7500-8500 yuan/ton.
2、 Core influencing factors
In terms of demand: In early August, the overall performance of downstream demand for butanone was still relatively sluggish, with most downstream purchases being small orders for essential needs. Due to the impact of typhoon weather, transportation was blocked in some areas, and the overall trading atmosphere was relatively quiet. Downstream users’ consumption of raw materials was slow, and the overall new orders in the market were poor, providing limited support for the sustained recovery of the market.
In terms of cost: Currently, the market price of methyl ethyl ketone raw material ether C4 is at a relatively high level, which provides some cost support for methyl ethyl ketone. However, due to the lack of significant improvement support from the demand side, the cost side’s support for market prices is difficult to sustain and bring about a turning point in the market. Therefore, the methyl ethyl ketone market has entered a consolidation operation after a slight rebound, and the driving force for sustained market recovery is still insufficient.
3、 Future prospects
At present, the trading atmosphere in the domestic butanone market is relatively weak, and the overall performance is generally supported by favorable market conditions. It is expected that in the short term, the domestic butanone market prices will mainly fluctuate, and specific changes in supply and demand news need to be closely monitored.

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Recently, the PA6 market has been consolidating sideways

lubon — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:18:53 +0000

1、 Market Overview
In the past week (August 5-11), the spot price of PA6 remained stable at 12500 yuan/ton, and the market trend remained flat and organized; As of August 11th, spot prices have risen, with a daily increase of 1.60%, and the quoted price has risen to 12700 yuan/ton. From the perspective of cyclical price, the short-term price was at a low level in the early stage. With the price increase, the positions of the 10-60 day cycle all reached a high range, and the annual cycle price was at a medium high level; At the moving average level, the short-term moving average has crossed the medium – to long-term moving average upwards, and the market has started a round of upward trend. Spot prices have shown signs of short-term super rise.
2、 Cost analysis
The weekly settlement price of upstream raw material caprolactam has recently stopped falling and stabilized, and factory quotations have remained firm, providing strong bottom support for slicing costs. Recently, the crude oil market has fluctuated and rebounded, driving the sentiment of the chemical fiber and chemical industry sector to rebound; Part of the equipment in the caprolactam industry is undergoing maintenance, and the supply of raw materials in stock is tightening. The raw material prices are firm, and the downward space for PA6 production costs is limited. Combined with the recent increase in factory prices for slicing, favorable raw material costs have begun to spread downstream for nylon slicing, laying the foundation for this week’s spot price increase.
3、 Supply and demand analysis
1. Supply side
Part of the production lines of domestic PA6 production enterprises have entered the maintenance cycle, and the overall operating load of the industry has slightly decreased, resulting in a slowdown in the increase of spot goods in the market. The accumulated inventory in the early stage of the factory has been consumed for a period of time, and the pressure on spot inventory has been alleviated; The manufacturer’s shipping mentality is firm, actively raising spot prices, tightening the supply of spot goods in the market, and favorable prices on the supply side.
2. Demand side
The downstream textile and nylon industry is gradually entering a stocking window period, and the activity of downstream factories in acquiring essential goods has increased; Textile companies purchase raw materials in advance and prepare production orders for autumn and winter fabrics. The concentrated replenishment of downstream customers has driven the recovery of spot transactions, coupled with the bullish mentality of traders, actively replenishing warehouses and acquiring goods, and the supply-demand pattern has turned tighter, driving up the price of sliced products this week.
4、 Short term forecast
In the short term, the upstream caprolactam price of PA6 remains firm, and the support of raw material costs is stable; The favorable situation of low spot inventory and downstream autumn and winter order stocking still exists, and the overall market trend is strong. But at present, the multi cycle price has reached a high level, and there is a need for oscillation and correction to digest the increase after short-term super rise; The future market is likely to fluctuate at a high level, with a slower upward trend. It is necessary to continuously track the price trend of caprolactam raw materials and the follow-up efforts of downstream terminal orders.

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Cost support, Shandong cyclohexanone prices experience a correction

lubon — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:24:14 +0000

1、 Price trend
According to the data monitoring system, on August 11th, the reference price of cyclohexanone in the Shandong region was 8650 yuan/ton. Compared with August 10th (reference price of cyclohexanone was 8400 yuan/ton), the price increased by 250 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.67%; On August 1st (reference price of cyclohexanone 8800 yuan/ton), the price was lowered by 150 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.70%.
At the beginning of August, the overall market situation of cyclohexanone in Shandong showed a continuous downward trend. The positive support for the cyclohexanone market was insufficient, and the market situation continued to approach a low level. On August 11th, with the improvement of the cost and demand sides, the cyclohexanone market in Shandong ushered in a recovery operation, and the market focus was adjusted upwards. The adjustment range is around 200-300 yuan/ton. As of August 11th, the reference market price for cyclohexanone in Shandong is around 8600-8700 yuan/ton.
2、 Analysis of Core Influencing Factors
In terms of cost: The market for pure benzene on the cost side of cyclohexanone fluctuates frequently. Currently, the low price of pure benzene has rebounded, providing stronger cost support for cyclohexanone. As a result, the cyclohexanone market has increased accordingly.
In terms of supply and demand: Currently, there is not much adjustment in the operating rate of domestic cyclohexanone plants, and the operating and production are basically the same as the previous week. The downstream demand side has slightly improved, and the combination of essential procurement and partial stage replenishment has improved the overall transmission of supply and demand, providing some impetus for market price repair.
3、 Future forecast
At present, the trading atmosphere in the cyclohexanone market in Shandong is mild, with stable performance in the spot supply of cyclohexanone and downstream rigid demand procurement as the main focus. It is expected that in the short term, the cyclohexanone market in Shandong will mainly fluctuate within a certain range. More attention needs to be paid to changes in supply and demand as well as cost side news.

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Upstream and downstream support for the rise in isobutyraldehyde prices in August

lubon — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:40:16 +0000

The price of isobutyraldehyde rose in August
According to the commodity market analysis system, as of August 10th, the domestic isobutyraldehyde price was 7266.67 yuan/ton, a significant increase of 9.00% compared to the isobutyraldehyde price of 6666.67 yuan/ton on August 1st. The downstream market for neopentyl glycol has risen, supported by increased demand for isobutyraldehyde. The price of raw material propylene has stopped falling and risen, supported by rising costs and demand, resulting in a significant increase in isobutyraldehyde prices.
Raw material propylene prices stop falling and rise
According to the commodity market analysis system, the price of propylene on August 10th was 8161 yuan/ton, a decrease followed by an increase of 2.94% compared to the price of 7927.67 yuan/ton on August 1st; Compared to August 3rd, the price of propylene has increased by 7861 yuan/ton, with a growth rate of 3.82%. Recently, the US Iran confrontation has continued, with crude oil prices consolidating at high temperatures, which has been transmitted downstream. The price of propylene has stopped falling and risen, and the cost support of isobutyraldehyde has increased.
Downstream isobutyraldehyde demand support
In August, the price of neopentyl glycol rose significantly, and the demand for isobutyraldehyde increased.
Market Overview and Forecast
Analysts believe that propylene prices will stop falling and rise in August, while isobutyraldehyde costs will increase; In terms of demand, the price of neopentyl glycol has risen significantly, and the demand for isobutyraldehyde has increased. Overall, the rising cost of isobutyraldehyde is supported by demand, coupled with a decrease in isobutyraldehyde production, strong willingness of manufacturers to raise prices, a decrease in low-priced sources, and low inventory levels. It is expected that isobutyraldehyde prices will fluctuate and rise in the future.

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