January 15th News: On January 15th, 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 4,100 yuan/ton, representing a decrease of 50 yuan/ton. Chempricehub's analysis of dimethyl carbonate indicates a bearish rating of -1. The reduction of the ex-factory listed price by 50 yuan/ton to 4,100 yuan/ton by Shandong Hualu Hengsheng suggests either ample market supply or weakened demand, exerting a bearish impact on spot prices. This price cut may stem from capacity expansion or reduced downstream procurement, with expectations that spot prices will face downward pressure in the short term.