INDUSTRY NEWS
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Market situation of maleic anhydride
The maleic anhydride market sentiment has weakened. Although auction prices in East China rose and liquid anhydride offers in major production areas followed suit, buying interest remained constrained at higher levels. Subsequently, major producers indicated room for negotiation on new orders, heightening caution. Curr...Read more -
Market situation of phthalic anhydride
The market price of phthalic anhydride has shifted downward, with tender prices for naphthalene—a key raw material—declining, intensifying bearish sentiment. Inventories in the naphthalene-based phthalic anhydride sector have been oversold, easing supply pressures. Short-term price trends are expected to diverge: ortho...Read more -
Market situation of dibutyl phthalate
DBP market prices are consolidating at elevated levels. Reports indicate that n-butanol feedstock prices continue to climb, while phthalic anhydride prices have dipped slightly. However, high production costs remain stubbornly high. DBP plants are operating with low inventory levels, and some major manufacturers are is...Read more -
Market situation of industrial naphthalene
The industrial naphthalene market has seen buying activity shift downward, with new orders failing to materialize satisfactorily. The downstream phthalic anhydride industry, which uses naphthalene as feedstock, continues its downward trend, dampening purchasing sentiment for industrial naphthalene. However, the current...Read more -
Titanium dioxide market
The titanium dioxide market remains stable for now. Raw material costs continue to hold firm, putting significant pressure on titanium producers‘ costs and squeezing profits. Most manufacturers are maintaining relatively firm pricing. However, domestic demand remains lackluster, with end-users adopting a cautious appro...Read more
