January 4th News: On January 4th, Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. set the ex-factory listed price for industrial-grade dimethyl carbonate (DMC) with a purity ≥99.98% at 4,200 yuan/ton, representing a decrease of 100 yuan/ton. Chempricehub analysis of dimethyl carbonate: Bull-bear score: -1. Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. lowered the ex-factory listed price for industrial-grade dimethyl carbonate by 100 yuan/ton to 4,200 yuan/ton, indicating ample market supply or weakened demand, leading to downward pressure on spot prices. This price adjustment reflects intensified industry competition or rising inventory pressure, exerting a bearish impact on the short-term spot market.