I. Key Points:
Pure Benzene: Expectations of Saudi pipeline repairs have improved, and signs of easing tensions in the Middle East have led to a decline in international oil prices. ICE Brent crude futures for November delivery fell by $0.95/barrel to $103.87, a decrease of 0.91% compared to the previous session. Yesterday, market sentiment again focused on Middle East developments, with East China and Shandong markets opening higher and rising. Today, the market is expected to continue oscillating at high levels.
II. Price Table
| Region | Sep 21 | Sep 20 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| East China | 14,020 | 13,920 | +100 |
| Shandong | 13,800 | 13,700 | +100 |
| Notes: | |||
| 1. Prices for East China are ex-factory, tax-inclusive, bank acceptance bill basis (CNY). Prices for Shandong are ex-factory, cash basis (CNY). | |||
| 2. The two price points represent specific snapshots from the preceding two weeks, not weekly averages. | |||
| 3. Change values indicate period-over-period fluctuations. |
III. Data Table
| Aniline Industry Supply-Demand Data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indicator | 2026/9/17 | 2026/9/10 | Change Rate | Next Week Forecast |
| Capacity Utilization Rate | 84.48% | 81.15% | +3.33% | ↑ |
| Production Profit Margin | 20.94% | 23.46% | -2.52% | ↑ |
| Output | 8.63 | 8.29 | +0.34 | ↑ |
| 1. Capacity utilization rate reflects production status, calculated as actual output divided by total capacity. | ||||
| 2. Production profit margin is an industry-level metric reflecting overall profitability in mainstream regions, calculated as industry profit divided by average price. | ||||
| 3. Output represents domestic aniline industry weekly production volume, unit: 10,000 tons. |
IV. Market Outlook
With the upcoming holiday, restocking demand remains widespread. Additionally, scheduled maintenance at major northern facilities is imminent, sustaining bullish market sentiment. Consequently, the aniline market continues to rise slightly.
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