January 4th — The mainstream quotation range for toluene in the South China market today is between 5,400 and 5,510 yuan/ton. The listed prices of Sinopec South China Company for toluene are as follows: Guangzhou Petrochemical at 5,400 yuan/ton, Maoming Petrochemical at 5,400 yuan/ton, and Zhongke Refining & Chemical at 5,400 yuan/ton. Downstream inquiries are relatively active, and the spot market has seen minor adjustments today. The quotations from major refineries remain firm, and the trading atmosphere in the spot market is acceptable. Chempricehub's analysis of toluene, with a long-short score of 1, indicates that the mainstream quotation range for toluene in the South China spot market is 5,400–5,510 yuan/ton. The unified listed price of 5,400 yuan/ton from Sinopec-affiliated refineries suggests firm supply-side quotations and stable cost support. The high level of downstream inquiry activity reflects strong market demand, and the trading atmosphere in the spot market is favorable. These factors collectively support spot prices, with expectations of a steady but limited increase in the short term, representing a generally positive outlook.