I. Key Points
Oct 8: Instability in the Middle East persisted, compounded by hurricane-induced shutdowns of some U.S. offshore oil wells, driving up international crude oil prices. NYMEX WTI futures (November contract) rose $3.21/bbl to $91.49/bbl, a week-on-week increase of +3.64%. ICE Brent futures (December contract) rose $4.08/bbl to $104.28/bbl, a week-on-week increase of +4.07%. China INE crude oil futures (contract 2611) rose by 41.3 yuan/bbl to 737.4 yuan/bbl during the day session, but fell by 4.6 yuan/bbl to 732.8 yuan/bbl in the night session.
Oct 8: In the key East China market, ethylene oxide (EO) prices held steady at 9,700 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous period.
II. Price Summary Table
Table 1: Domestic Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer Prices (Unit: RMB/ton)
| Product | Market Region | Specification | 2026/09/30 | 2026/10/08 | Change | % Change | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | East China | EPEG | 10,600-10,800 | 10,400-10,700 | -200 / -100 | -1.89% / -0.93% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | East China | HPEG | 10,700-10,900 | 10,500-10,800 | -200 / -100 | -1.87% / -0.92% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | East China | TPEG | 10,700-10,900 | 10,500-10,800 | -200 / -100 | -1.87% / -0.92% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | South China | EPEG | 10,600-10,800 | 10,500-10,700 | -100 / -100 | -0.94% / -0.93% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | South China | HPEG | 10,700-10,900 | 10,600-10,800 | -100 / -100 | -0.93% / -0.92% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | South China | TPEG | 10,700-10,900 | 10,600-10,800 | -100 / -100 | -0.93% / -0.92% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | Northeast China | HPEG | 10,600-10,800 | 10,400-10,600 | -200 / -200 | -1.89% / -1.85% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | Northeast China | EPEG | 10,600-10,800 | 10,400-10,600 | -200 / -200 | -1.89% / -1.85% | RMB/ton |
| Polycarboxylate Superplasticizer Monomer | Northeast China | TPEG | 10,700-10,900 | 10,500-10,700 | -200 / -200 | -1.87% / -1.83% | RMB/ton |
Data Source: Chempricehub
III. Market Outlook
Today, domestic polycarboxylate superplasticizer monomer prices are expected to soften slightly within a narrow range. The primary raw material, ethylene oxide (EO), is likely to remain stable for now. The EO market continues to trade based on essential demand, with spot supply increasing marginally. Downstream buyers are restocking cautiously. Meanwhile, available inventory in the ethylene market has increased, and producers are actively offering discounts to reduce stock levels, suggesting a potential for slight price declines. Consequently, cost support may be limited. Trading activity in the monomer market remains subdued, with cautious purchasing sentiment among downstream users and persistent wait-and-see attitudes; transactions are negotiated on a case-by-case basis. In summary, the price of EPEG in the key East China market is projected to range between 10,300 and 10,600 RMB/ton today.
IV. Data Calendar
| Indicator | Release Time | Previous Period | Expected Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sellable Inventory Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | -33.23% | ↗ |
| Weekly Production Volume | Thursday 17:00 PM | 29,800 tons | ↘ |
| Capacity Utilization Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | 26.72% | ↘ |
Data Source: Chempricehub
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