April 14 - The maleic anhydride market in Shandong region experienced a downward trend. The ex-factory prices for solid maleic anhydride and liquid maleic anhydride were both trading in the range of approximately 7,300-7,400 yuan/ton. Prices from major producers saw significant declines, and the auction in East China failed to achieve full transaction volume, with transaction prices further decreasing. Chempricehub's analysis of maleic anhydride indicates a bearish sentiment with a score of -2. The report highlights that the maleic anhydride market in Shandong is under downward pressure, with both solid and liquid maleic anhydride ex-factory prices operating at low levels of 7,300-7,400 yuan/ton. Major producers' prices have dropped sharply, and the auction in East China did not achieve full transaction volume, with further declines in transaction prices. This suggests that oversupply or weak demand is weighing on the market, exerting significant bearish pressure on spot prices, which may continue to remain weak in the short term.