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Weak Demand and Falling Costs Weigh on PMDA, Prices Slide Again

Published on 2026-08-14

【Lead】: Amid bearish factors including PMDA manufacturers facing shipment pressure due to the traditional off-season for PI film demand, and the fluctuating downward trend of the raw material durene, domestic PMDA market prices have declined once again. As of press time, the mainstream price stood at 32,000 yuan/ton, down 1,000 yuan/ton, with further discounts still available for actual order negotiations.

I. PMDA Market Prices Continue to Decline

Table 1 Domestic PMDA and Upstream/Downstream Product Price Overview (Aug 7–13, 2026)

Unit: yuan/ton

Product Region Current Period Avg. Previous Period Avg. Change
Industrial C10 heavy aromatics East China 5,616 5,450 +166
High-boiling aromatic solvent SA1500# East China 6,666 6,500 +166
Durene Nationwide 13,000–13,000 13,000–13,500 0 / –500
Pyromellitic anhydride Shandong 24,000 27,000 –3,000
Pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) Shandong 32,000 33,000 –1,000

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  • Sarah Mitchell 2026-08-14 13:05
    The PMDA slide to 32k tracks the seasonal PI film lull and softer durene feedstock, squeezing margins further. With capacity utilization trimming and buyers holding off, I expect more discounting before any downstream re..
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