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Morning Market Update for Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer (PC) Monomers (September 17, 2026)

Published on 2026-09-17

I. Key Points

  1. 9/16: Multiple parties attempted to ease tensions in the Middle East, combined with the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike boosting the US dollar exchange rate, leading to a decline in international crude oil prices. NYMEX WTI futures (October contract) fell by $3.40/bbl to $102.43/bbl, down -3.21% period-over-period; ICE Brent futures (November contract) fell by $2.92/bbl to $105.83/bbl, down -2.69% period-over-period. China INE crude oil futures (contract 2611) rose by 2.2 yuan/barrel to 838.4 yuan/barrel during the day session but dropped by 33.6 yuan/barrel to 804.8 yuan/barrel in the night session.

  2. 9/16: The main market in East China saw Ethylene Oxide (EO) priced at 9,200 RMB/ton, remaining flat compared to the previous period.

II. Price Table

Table 1: Summary of Domestic Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)

Product Market Name Specification 2026/09/15 2026/09/16 Change Value Change Rate Unit
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer East China EPEG 11,200-11,400 11,300-11,500 100 / 100 0.89% / 0.88% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer East China HPEG 11,300-11,500 11,400-11,600 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.87% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer East China TPEG 11,300-11,500 11,400-11,600 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.87% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer South China EPEG 11,300-11,500 11,400-11,600 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.87% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer South China HPEG 11,400-11,600 11,500-11,700 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.86% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer South China TPEG 11,400-11,600 11,500-11,700 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.86% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Northeast China HPEG 11,300-11,500 11,400-11,600 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.87% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Northeast China EPEG 11,300-11,500 11,400-11,600 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.87% RMB/ton
Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Northeast China TPEG 11,400-11,600 11,500-11,700 100 / 100 0.88% / 0.86% RMB/ton

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

III. Market Outlook

Today, domestic polycarboxylate superplasticizer monomers are expected to trade steadily with a slight upward bias. The key raw material, ethylene oxide (EO), is likely to remain at high levels. Supported by positive factors in the monoethylene glycol (MEG) market, EO prices may continue to rise. Spot supply of EO remains tight with no signs of easing yet, while downstream buyers maintain a pace of essential demand procurement. Although ethylene feedstock supply is currently insufficient, transactions are primarily driven by rigid demand, limiting further upward momentum. Cost-side support appears to be bottoming out. Previous orders for monomers have not been fully delivered, resulting in weak willingness to accept new orders at low prices. Downstream markets are mostly adopting a wait-and-see approach, with limited acceptance of high-priced goods, and transactions are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. In summary, the price of EPEG in the main East China market is projected to range between 11,300 and 11,500 RMB/ton today.

IV. Data Calendar

Data Indicator Release Date Previous Period Data Current Period Trend Forecast
Sellable Inventory Rate Thursday 17:00 PM -30.09%
Weekly Output Thursday 17:00 PM 27,000 tons
Capacity Utilization Rate Thursday 17:00 PM 24.21%

Comments

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  • Wei Zhang 2026-09-17 20:05
    With crude dipping but EO flat at 9,200 RMB/ton, PC monomer margins feel squeezed. The 0.88% price rise suggests tight supply rather than strong downstream demand. I expect steady trading, but watch capacity utilization ..
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