Prompt

I. Key Focus Points

1. In October, the reference price for procurement tenders of hydrofluoric acid (HF) from major plants in the East China market was 14,500–14,800 RMB/ton (delivered).

2. The tetrachloroethylene market remained weakly stable. As of now, mainstream quotes in the Shandong market were around 2,900–3,000 RMB/ton (ex-factory, cash with order terms).

Core Logic: Operating rates at fluorocarbon refrigerant R125 plants in the East China market hovered near 40%, while mainstream ex-factory prices in the region remained firm at elevated levels.