Trade name: sulfur

Latest price (March 22): 3183.33 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: according to the price monitoring of business agency, the average price of sulfur in East China today increased by 2.14% compared with yesterday. Today, the sulfur market is sorted upward and the increase is slower than that in the early stage. The adjustment range of sulfur fixation price of refineries in various regions in China is mostly 30-100 yuan / ton, while that of individual manufacturers remains unchanged. The adjustment range of liquid sulfur is 30-80 yuan / ton. Qilu Petrochemical has a large increase, with an increase of 260 yuan / ton. The reasons for the rise are the support of the port market. It is difficult to find the supply of goods in the port, and the mentality of the cargo holders is firm. In terms of downstream demand, the sulfuric acid market is good, and the fertilizer is used stably in spring, which continues to benefit the market demand. There is no pressure on the inventory of domestic refineries, the supply of goods in the market is in short supply, and the price of solid-liquid sulfur is running at a high level.

Aftermarket forecast: the short-term sulfur market is relatively strong, so we should pay more attention to the downstream follow-up.

Product Name: propylene glycol

Latest price (March 21): 14700 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: according to the data monitoring chart of business agency, on March 21, the domestic propylene glycol market fell. The average ex factory price of propylene glycol was 14700 yuan / ton. Compared with the previous working day, the average price was reduced by 300 yuan / ton, a decrease of 2%. On the 21st, the domestic propylene glycol market was stable and weak, running downward, logistics and transportation were limited, propylene glycol shipments were not smooth, and new orders were limited.

Future forecast: at present, the atmosphere in the propylene glycol field is relatively cold. The propylene glycol Data Engineer of business society believes that in the short term, the domestic propylene glycol market will mainly be adjusted and operated in a narrow range, and more attention needs to be paid to the news changes of supply and demand.

1、 Price trend

According to commodity data monitoring, titanium dioxide prices remained stable this week. The average price of titanium dioxide in China is 21100 yuan / ton.

2、 Market analysis

The titanium dioxide market is basically stable this week. At present, the titanium dioxide market is still dominated by export, and manufacturers mainly issue early orders. The trading situation in the domestic market is general, and traders are more cautious in taking goods. Affected by the epidemic, the logistics in some areas are blocked, and the downstream mainly purchases on demand. We wait and see, and the price remains stable. Up to now, the factory quotation including tax of domestic rutile titanium dioxide is 20200-22000 yuan / ton; The ex factory quotation of anatase titanium dioxide including tax is between 18000-19500 yuan / ton.

In terms of titanium concentrate, the price of titanium concentrate in Panxi area was mainly stable this week. The supply of titanium ore market is tight and the market starts at a low level. The inventory of small and medium-sized manufacturers is low, manufacturers send more early orders, and the price is strong. Up to now, the tax free quotation of 38 grade titanium ore is about 1550-1600 yuan / ton, that of 46 grade 10 titanium ore is about 2400-2450 yuan / ton, and that of 47 grade 20 ore is about 2550 yuan / ton. In the short term, the price of Panxi titanium concentrate will continue to be high and firm, and the actual transaction price will be negotiated.

In terms of sulfuric acid, the domestic sulfuric acid market rose this week, according to the bulk list data of business society. The average price of domestic sulfuric acid was 831.67 yuan / ton last Friday and 1070 yuan / ton this Friday. The price increased by 28.66% during the week. The upstream sulfur market has risen sharply recently, and the cost support is good. Some sulfuric acid manufacturers have insufficient operation, the load is reduced, the downstream formic acid market has increased slightly, the bromine market price has been adjusted at a low level, and the downstream procurement enthusiasm is general.

3、 Future forecast

Titanium dioxide analysts of business society believe that at present, the international titanium dioxide market maintains stable operation. The raw titanium concentrate operates at a high level, the price of sulfuric acid rises sharply, and the cost support is strong. It is expected that the price of titanium dioxide will be stable in the short term, and the actual transaction price will be mainly negotiated.

Trade name: yellow phosphorus

Latest price March 17: 33000 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: on March 17, the focus of domestic yellow phosphorus market continued to decline. The overall market trading situation has improved, and the logistics in some areas has been blocked. Downstream enquiries increased, and the goods were taken more carefully. It was just needed, and it was taken as needed.

It is expected that the price of yellow phosphorus will be mainly weak in the short term.

Trade name: caprolactam

Latest price: 14900 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: the price of caprolactam fell on March 16, down 1.11% compared with the previous trading day. Today, the international oil price fell and the price of raw material pure benzene decreased. As the cost side support weakened, caprolactam enterprises lowered their prices accordingly. Due to the decline of crude oil and pure benzene market, the demand side is weak. Negative factors increased and the caprolactam market weakened.

Future forecast: the price of caprolactam will continue to fall in the short term.

Product Name: silicone DMC

Latest price (March 15): 36280 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: according to the data monitoring chart of business society, on March 15, the overall stable operation of domestic silicone DMC market. On the 15th, the factory quotation of domestic silicone DMC was around 34800-39000 yuan / ton, and the average price was 36280 yuan / ton. Compared with the previous working day, the price was basically the same. At present, the trading atmosphere of silicone DMC is general, and the wait-and-see mood in the downstream is strong.

Future forecast: at present, the downstream demand of organosilicon DMC market is mainly rigid demand, and the cautious mood in the field increases. The organosilicon DMC datagrapher of business society believes that in the short term, the domestic organosilicon DMC market is mainly weak, and more attention needs to be paid to the trend changes of supply and demand.

Trade name: acetic acid

Latest price (March 14): 4990 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: today, the price of acetic acid continues to run strong, and the average market price in East China increased by 2.89% in a single day. Last week, the prices of major manufacturers in Northwest and central China rose sharply, and the market prices of acetic acid in various regions continued to rise. Due to the large increase of acetic acid, the market quotation was slightly chaotic, and the downstream also had resistance to the supply of high-priced goods. It was rational and just needed to follow up, and the market was mainly negotiated.

Future forecast: the short-term acetic acid market is in a stalemate or rises slightly. Pay attention to the market supply.

According to the data monitored by the business society, as of March 11, the PET price of pet water bottle level was strong this week. At present, the mainstream price is 8750 yuan / ton, and the overall market is running in a narrow range. Compared with the same period last week, the price increased by 6.45%, or 500 yuan / ton.

This week, the domestic PET price is stable, medium and strong, the price rises slightly, the manufacturers’ shipment is positive, and the market transaction atmosphere is OK. At present, the overall market operating rate is normal, the willingness of downstream goods preparation is not strong, the terminal demand conflicts with high prices, the cost support is general, the mainstream price is 8500 yuan / ton, and the price rises slightly this week.

Upstream PTA is affected by device maintenance, and there is no significant increment at the supply end. Downstream polyester is under the pressure of high inventory and low profit, or it is expected to reduce production. At present, the cost factor continues to dominate the PTA market. With the decline of crude oil, the PTA market price is expected to fluctuate weakly and adjust.

Rubber and plastic commodity index: on March 11, the rubber and plastic index was 815 points, down 3 points from yesterday, down 23.11% from the highest point 1060 points in the cycle (2012-03-14), and up 54.36% from the lowest point 528 points on April 6, 2020. (Note: the period refers to the period from December 1, 2011 to now)

PET analysts of business society believe that the pet market is expected to be strong in the short term. (to know more about the latest market trends, please pay attention to the official account of the business community, get information on goods and grasp the price of commodities).

Trade name: DMF

Latest price (March 10): 16575.00 yuan / ton

The price of DMF has fallen, and the focus of negotiation is weak. Compared with the same period last week, the price has fallen by 0.45%, and the mainstream price is about 16600 yuan / ton. At present, the manufacturer is operating at a high price, and the overall market is stable and weak. At present, there is no pressure on inventory, and the downstream rigid needs to purchase.

Future forecast: the DMF market is expected to be weak in the short term.

Trade name: diammonium phosphate

Latest price: 3640 yuan / ton

Key points of analysis: the price of diammonium phosphate was stable on March 9, which was stable compared with the previous trading day. At present, there are sufficient orders for diammonium. Raw materials rise, cost support is good, and the market of diammonium is strong. Some enterprises suspend receiving orders and mainly issue early orders. The market of spring ploughing and fertilizer preparation is advancing well. Today, the mainstream factory quotation of 64% diammonium in Hubei is 3600-3650 yuan / ton, and the actual transaction is negotiated.

Future forecast: the price of diammonium phosphate will be stable and upward in the short term.