I. Key Focus Areas
Core Logic: Weakness on both the supply and demand sides of the market.
| Product | Region | Previous Period | Current Period | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Shandong | 5800 | 5800 | 0.00% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Henan | 5600 | 5600 | 0.00% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Southwest China | 5050 | 5050 | 0.00% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Northwest China | 4800 | 4800 | 0.00% |
| Remarks: 1. DME prices are quoted in RMB, unit: CNY/ton; 2. All RMB prices in the table above are ex-works cash inclusive of VAT; 3. The prices for the two periods represent point-in-time prices from the two previous working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages; 4. The change rate refers to the period-over-period percentage change. |
III. Market Outlook
In the morning, the dimethyl ether (DME) market remained stable. Feedstock methanol traded firmly, providing adequate cost support. Auction prices in Shaanxi continued to trend downward, with price ranges adjusted in certain regions. Many areas maintained steady prices, but industrial downstream demand was limited, resulting in sluggish market sentiment. Chempricehub forecasts that DME market fluctuations will remain limited in the short term.
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Data | Current Trend Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly DME Production | Thursday 16:00 PM | 7,300 tons | ↓ |
| Weekly DME Operating Rate | Thursday 16:00 PM | 4.80% | ↓ |
| Remarks: 1. ↑↓ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions where changes exceed 3%; 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions where changes are within 0–3%. |
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