I. Key Focus Areas
Core Logic: Weakness on both the supply and demand sides.
| Product | Region | Previous Period | Current Period | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Shandong | 5,500 | 5,800 | 5.45% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Henan | 5,300 | 5,700 | 7.55% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Southwest China | 5,200 | 5,200 | 0.00% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Northwest China | 4,800 | 4,800 | 0.00% |
| Notes: 1. DME prices are quoted in RMB, unit: RMB/ton; 2. All RMB prices above are ex-works, cash-with-tax prices; 3. The two periods refer to spot prices from the previous two working weeks before this week, not weekly averages; 4. The change rate is the week-on-week percentage change. |
III. Market Outlook
The DME market trended strongly in the morning session. Prices were raised in Shandong, Jiangxi, and Henan due to cost push factors. Post-price-increase shipments from factories were smooth, while downstream buyers largely maintained essential procurement levels. Trading inquiries were active, with market participants predominantly bullish on future prospects. Chempricehub forecasts that the DME market will continue to trend strongly with consolidation in the short term.
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Period Data | Current Period Trend Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly DME Production | Thursday 16:00 PM | 7,300 tons | ↓ |
| Weekly DME Operating Rate | Thursday 16:00 PM | 4.80% | ↓ |
| Notes: 1. ↑↓ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%; 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%. |
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