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Limited bullish factors lead to a weakening market price for stearic acid during the "Silver October" period

Published on 2026-10-16

Introduction: In October, while costs provided a floor, demand failed to meet expectations, resulting in an overall weak downward trend in the domestic stearic acid market. Looking ahead, raw material palm oil is expected to fluctuate within a range but retains bottom support. As the "Golden September, Silver October" peak season stimulus gradually fades, new order transactions in the stearic acid market are sluggish, and downstream factories exhibit significant risk-aversion, leading to cautious purchasing behavior. The price center of gravity for stearic acid in October is projected to decline month-on-month; however, considering positive factors related to raw materials, there may be support for lower market prices.

Limited bullish factors in the stearic acid market lead to weak price decline

Figure 1: Weekly Price Trend Comparison of Domestic Grade 1 Stearic Acid in East China (2026) (Yuan/ton) Figure 2: Weekly Market Price Comparison of Domestic Grade 1 / Grade 3 Stearic Acid in East China (2026) (Yuan/ton)

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  • Wei Zhang 2026-10-16 20:05
    Stearic acid’s softening in October highlights weak downstream demand despite palm oil cost support. With peak-season stimulus fading, buyers remain cautious, squeezing margins. I expect prices to drift lower unless fee..
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