Morning Market Outlook for MIBK

I. Key Points

1. Yesterday’s indicative market price for MIBK was 13,050 CNY/ton, remaining stable.
2. The mainstream indicative transaction price for the raw material acetone was 8,400 CNY/ton yesterday, an increase of 50 CNY/ton.

Core Logic: Rising costs are providing support, but weak end-user demand has led holders to maintain prices through cautious operations.

II. Price Table

Notes:

1. Acetone specifications refer to National Standard Premium Grade; MIBK specifications refer to Enterprise Standards.
2. All listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices in CNY/ton.
3. Prices shown represent point-in-time values from the two preceding working weeks, not weekly averages.
4. Change rate indicates week-on-week variation.

III. Market Outlook

The domestic MIBK market traded sideways yesterday. While the acetone market rose, providing cost support, demand remained sluggish with limited buyer follow-through. Holders faced challenges in moving inventory, and actual transactions were scarce. Today, the domestic MIBK market is expected to trade within a narrow range, with attention focused on acetone price movements and real transaction volumes.

IV. Data Calendar

Notes:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility (changes exceeding 3%).
2. ↗↘ indicates moderate fluctuation (changes within 3%).
3. → indicates stability.