Limited MIBK market fluctuations this week (Oct 8–10, 2026)

1. Key Market Focus This Week

(1) The acetone market rose; as of October 10, the mainstream price reference was RMB 8,725/ton.

(2) The MIBK industry operating rate this week stood at 54.39%.

2. Weekly Market Analysis

Table 3: Price List for MIBK and Related Products (Unit: RMB/ton)

The MIBK market experienced limited fluctuations during this period. As of October 10, the East China market price remained stable month-on-month at RMB 13,500/ton. Although raw material acetone prices surged significantly after the holiday, strengthening cost support, downstream follow-through enthusiasm was moderate with no concentrated restocking activities. Buyers maintained purchasing based on rigid demand. While holders attempted to firm up prices, transactions at higher levels were difficult to close, and the focus of actual negotiations saw little change.

3. Analysis of Market Influencing Factors

(1) Raw material acetone prices rose week-on-week, with transaction references hovering around RMB 8,725/ton.

(2) The MIBK industry operating rate this week was approximately 54.39%.

4. Next Week's Market Forecast

The MIBK market is expected to fluctuate slightly stronger in the next period. Key factors to watch include:

• Supply: Production volumes are expected to remain largely unchanged, though spot circulation may increase slightly.
• Demand: Downstream restocking enthusiasm remains moderate, with buyers primarily consuming existing inventories and maintaining cautious purchasing behavior.
• Costs: The acetone market is projected to maintain a firm trend, providing continued cost support for MIBK.
• Market Sentiment: Holders' willingness to sell is not high; however, the interplay between cost pressures and demand constraints suggests the market may oscillate at slightly elevated levels.