On January 5, a major plant in the southwest region quoted the latest price of NMP at 9,500–9,600 yuan/ton (bulk ex-factory), with a maintenance plan scheduled for January. PriceSeek analysis of N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP): Bullish-Bearish Score: 1. The major plant in the southwest region quoted NMP at 9,500–9,600 yuan/ton (bulk ex-factory). The maintenance plan in January is expected to reduce supply, supporting the rise in spot prices. Maintenance typically leads to limited production capacity, driving up spot prices, which is a clear positive factor. However, as there are no significant changes in demand involved, it is rated as a moderate positive.