This week (1.11-1.17), the dichloromethane market is running weakly. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, on January 17th, the average price of dichloromethane water in Shandong Province was 2675 yuan/ton, with a weekly decline of 5.39%; On January 14th, the average price reached a low point of 2662 yuan/ton this week, a decrease of 7.25% from the 11th.
As the Spring Festival approaches, downstream demand has significantly weakened, on-site operating load has increased, and enterprise inventory is under significant pressure. Production enterprises are offering discounts for sales, resulting in a wide range of price reductions. Downstream order taking enthusiasm has increased, but due to the reduction of logistics vehicles, enterprise outbound has slowed down, which may pose an upward resistance to dichloromethane. On January 17th, the ex factory price of mainstream dichloromethane in Shandong region was around 2640-2680 yuan/ton.
Supply side: The starting load this week remains stable compared to last week. The following is the operation status of the enterprise’s methane chloride unit:
Cost wise: As the end of the year approaches, shipments of methanol and liquid chlorine are under pressure. The liquid chlorine market is declining, and the methanol market is fluctuating and weakening. On January 16th, the spot price of methanol in Shengyi Society was 2710 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.75% from the beginning of the month.
Demand side: Due to factors such as low production in various industries before the Spring Festival and holiday arrangements, the demand for procurement has weakened. The operating rate of the refrigerant industry is low, and the tight supply of goods supports the firm operation of prices, waiting for resumption of work and production after the Spring Festival.
Business analysts believe that the cost situation is weak, the demand side has reduced production, and the supply side inventory is under pressure. It is expected that the short-term market for dichloromethane will be limited.
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