I. Key Points
| Region | Oct 15 | Oct 14 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOB Korea | 1244 | 1273 | -2.28% |
| CFR China | 1285 | 1314 | -2.21% |
| East China Market | 10415 | 10800 | -3.56% |
| Shandong Market | 10503 | 10538 | -0.33% |
| Notes: | |||
| 1. Units for FOB Korea and CFR China pure benzene are USD/ton; units for domestic pure benzene are CNY/ton. | |||
| 2. Prices reflect the closing average of mainstream markets. | |||
| 3. All CNY prices in the table above are spot exchange rates, tax-inclusive, ex-works (self-pickup). | |||
| 4. The change rate represents week-over-week variation. |
II. Market Outlook
Sales slowed in the East China and Shandong markets yesterday, leading to price declines. With crude oil falling during the morning session, spot market weakness is expected to continue today.
| Data Item | Release Time | Previous Period | Expected Trend This Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Benzene Port Inventory (East China) | Monday 16:00 | 50,000 tons | ↗ |
| Weekly Capacity Utilization Rate | Thursday 18:00 | 70.34% | ↗ |
| Weekly Profit Margin | Thursday 18:00 | 2,571 CNY/ton | ↘ |
| 1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. | |||
| 2. ↗ ↘ indicates minor fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%. |
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