【Introduction】 The overall operating rate of the domestic durene (1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene) industry remains low at 21.7%. Tight spot supply supports a bullish market sentiment, but the imminent release of new capacity weighs on downstream procurement psychology, further suppressing trading activity. Consequently, the durene market is stuck in a dilemma between price increases and decreases.
I. Durene Operating Rate Remains Low at 21.7%
According to Chempricehub statistics, in September, Yangzi Petrochemical and Jinling Petrochemical still did not externally sell industrial C10 crude aromatics. As a result, the spot supply of industrial C10 crude aromatics containing durene remained tight across China. Operating rates for C10-based durene units, such as those at Shandong Saier, stayed at low levels. Additionally, Shaanxi Huahaoxuan’s synthetic route durene unit was shut down due to technical upgrades and high raw material costs. Coupled with the shutdown of Yunnan Xianfeng’s coal-based durene unit, the overall operating rate of domestic durene plants stood at 21.7%. Most manufacturers hold low inventories, primarily fulfilling orders from previous periods, while new transactions are mostly small-scale deals from individual buyers.
II. Durene Industry Chain Prices Remain Stable
Table 1: Price List for Domestic PMDA and Upstream/Downstream Products (September 18–24, 2026)
Unit: RMB/ton
| Product Name | Region | Current Average | Previous Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial C10 Crude Aromatics | East China | 7,450 | 7,450 | 0 |
| High-Boiling Point Aromatic Solvent SA1500# | East China | 8,050 | 8,050 | 0 |
| Durene | Nationwide | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0 |
| Pyromellitic Dianhydride (PMDA) | Shandong | 36,000 | 36,000 | 0 |
| Pyromellitic Dianhydride (PMDA) | Shandong | 42,000 | 42,000 | 0 |
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