The domestic aniline market is trading in a consolidation phase.

1. Daily Summary

Plant Status:

• Shandong Jinling: The 100,000 tons/year unit at Dawang is shut down from Sept. 28 to Oct. 22; the other 100,000 tons/year unit is shut down from Sept. 28 to Oct. 31.
• Shanxi Tianji: Maintenance scheduled from Oct. 11 to Oct. 26.
• Jilin Xuyang Kangnai'er: Maintenance scheduled from Oct. 13 to Oct. 26.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Price Comparison of Key Domestic Markets and Major Producers

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

[Market Dynamics] Although raw material pure benzene maintained a strong trend, aniline market trading activity slowed due to downstream resistance to high raw material prices. Market participation remained largely driven by rigid demand. Currently, bullish and bearish sentiments are intertwined in the market, with traders adopting a wait-and-see attitude. Aniline prices have entered a stalemate consolidation phase.

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

3. Price Forecast

Chempricehub Information predicts that the aniline market will remain stable. Cash prices for aniline in North China are expected to trade around 16,500 CNY/ton, while bank acceptance draft prices in East China are expected to trade around 16,750 CNY/ton.