Trading activity in the spot market is sluggish, with inventory holders driving the sales.

1. Daily Summary

2. Nov 12: The outlook for US-Iran relations remains uncertain, and concerns over supply risks persist, driving international crude oil prices higher. NYMEX WTI futures (December contract) rose by $2.21/bbl to $88.74/bbl (+2.55% WoW); ICE Brent futures (January contract) increased by $3.06/bbl to $95.82/bbl (+3.30% WoW). In China, INE crude oil futures (SC2701 contract) fell by 11.8 yuan/bbl to 595.9 yuan/bbl during the day session, but rebounded by 14.6 yuan/bbl to 610.5 yuan/bbl in the night session.

3. Nov 13: Domestic liquid chlorine prices remained stable at 350 yuan/ton today.

4. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Dichloromethane Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Based on the Shandong region as a benchmark, dichloromethane closed at 3050 yuan/ton (range: 3000–3100 yuan/ton) today, representing a decline from the previous trading day. The domestic dichloromethane market operated with weak volatility. Producers faced pressure to ship inventory and adjusted their quotes flexibly based on their own shipment rates and stock levels. Downstream users and traders maintained rigid procurement needs with limited willingness to place orders, leaving holders of goods to drive sales.

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3. Production Dynamics

The capacity utilization rate for methane chlorides stood at 63.01%, unchanged from the previous trading day. Regarding cost and profit margins, upstream raw material prices for both liquid chlorine and methanol remained stable, keeping the theoretical cost of methane chlorides constant. Calculated based on externally sourced liquid chlorine, the daily profit margin for methane chlorides was 182 yuan/ton.

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4. Price Forecast

Downstream users and traders maintain a bearish sentiment regarding the future market. Trading activity is sluggish, and wait-and-see attitudes are prevalent. Given the interplay of news factors, the domestic dichloromethane market is expected to continue operating primarily on a weak trend. Attention should be paid to subsequent changes in market news.

5. Related Products Status

Refrigerant Market: Based on the bulk water market in East China, major fluorocarbon refrigerant R32 factories maintained firm quotes and controlled volumes to support prices. As of publication, mainstream large manufacturers in East China quoted around 65,500 yuan/ton (coordinated domestic and export pricing). Mainstream market quotes in East China ranged from 63,500–64,500 yuan/ton, consistent with morning expectations. Market intelligence indicates that inquiries for bulk channels have been passively low for an extended period, as bulk supplies are fixedly allocated to main OEMs. Shipment frequency for small packages has slowed. Consequently, source factories strictly control spot volume increases. Statistics show that the overall industry operating load for fluorocarbon refrigerant R32 remains near 40%. Recently, factory production schedules and consumption power have contracted further. Export volumes have rebounded, facilitating active destocking. With R32 prices hovering at high levels, channel holders are seeking opportunities to sell and reduce inventory. There is little intent to purchase high-cost inventory sources; buyers are waiting for clear pricing signals from mainstream large manufacturers. Chempricehub forecasts that short-term R32 strategies will focus on volume control to support prices, with negotiated contract pricing. Industry equipment dynamics and production scheduling rhythms remain key observation points.

6. Data Calendar

Table 2: Domestic Methane Chloride Data Overview (Unit: Ten Thousand Tons)