April 20th News: On April 20th, Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. set the ex-factory listed price for industrial-grade dimethyl carbonate (DMC) with a purity of ≥99.98% at 4,200 yuan per ton, representing a decrease of 100 yuan per ton. Chempricehub's analysis of dimethyl carbonate indicates a bearish score of -1. The reduction of the ex-factory price by 100 yuan per ton to 4,200 yuan per ton by Shandong Hualu Hengsheng reflects increased market supply or weak demand, exerting a bearish impact on spot prices. The price cut suggests that producers are facing inventory pressure or intensified competition. It is anticipated that spot prices may continue to face downward pressure in the short term, though the decline is relatively moderate, indicating a general bearish sentiment.