I. Key Focus Points
Core Logic: Weak supply and demand dynamics in the market.
| Product | Region | Previous Period | Current Period | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 quoted in RMB, unit: RMB/ton; 2. All RMB prices in the table above are ex-works cash-inclusive tax-inclusive prices; 3. The two periods refer to point-in-time prices from the previous two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages; 4. The change rate is the period-over-period variation. |
III. Market Outlook
In the morning session, the dimethyl ether (DME) market remained stable. Supply was ample, with downstream residential users maintaining steady offtake, while industrial consumers limited purchases to essential needs only. Traders exhibited stronger bargaining power amid fluctuations in feedstock costs, leading some inventory holders to offer slight discounts to prioritize sales. Overall transaction volume was thin. Chempricehub forecasts that the DME market will continue to trade within a narrow range in the short term.
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Period Data | Current Period 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 minor fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0-3%. |
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