I. Key Focus Points
Core Logic: Weakness on both supply and demand sides of the market.
| Product | Region | Previous Period | Current Period | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Shandong | 5,800 | 5,800 | 0.00% |
| Dimethyl Ether (DME) | Henan | 5,700 | 5,700 | 0.00% |
| 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 in RMB, unit: CNY/ton; 2. All RMB prices in the table above are ex-works cash-in-advance inclusive of VAT; 3. The two periods refer to spot prices from the two preceding working weeks before this week, not weekly averages; 4. The change rate is the period-over-period variation. |
III. Market Outlook
Today, the dimethyl ether (DME) market traded within a narrow range. Plants maintained stable pricing for shipments, while traders in Southwest China showed a stronger willingness to reduce prices to clear inventory. Most end-users purchased in an orderly manner based on order volumes. Market inquiries remained moderate, with overall purchasing driven by actual demand. Chempricehub anticipates limited volatility in the DME market in the short term.
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Data | Current 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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