March 31 — On March 31, Shandong Fuyu Petrochemical Co., Ltd.’s 250,000-ton phenol‑ketone unit operated normally. The phenol price was raised by 300 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton. Inventory was at a moderate level, and shipments proceeded as scheduled.

Chempricehub’s analysis of phenol: Bull‑bear score: 1.5
The report indicates that Shandong Fuyu Petrochemical raised its phenol price by 300 yuan/ton to 9,500 yuan/ton, with inventory at a moderate level and shipments proceeding as scheduled. This suggests strong market demand or tight supply, leading to a direct increase in spot prices, which is favorable for market conditions. The increase of about 3.2% is significant, yet inventory does not show a shortage, supporting the upward price movement. Therefore, a relatively strong bullish score is assigned.