April 23 News — On April 23, the maleic anhydride market in Shandong saw a downward trend. The ex-factory price of solid maleic anhydride hovered around 6,600–7,000 CNY/ton, while liquid maleic anhydride was priced at approximately 6,500–6,700 CNY/ton. The market sentiment leaned toward a wait-and-see approach. According to a Chempricehub analysis of maleic anhydride, the bullish-bearish score stands at -1. The report indicates that the market for maleic anhydride in Shandong is trending downward, with solid product ex-factory prices ranging from 6,600 to 7,000 CNY/ton and liquid product prices between 6,500 and 6,700 CNY/ton. A strong sense of cautious观望 dominates the market. This suggests weak demand and buyer prudence, with supply potentially remaining relatively ample. As a result, downward pressure is placed on spot prices, exerting a bearish impact on maleic anhydride pricing.