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Weekly Outlook for the Epoxy Resin Market

Published on 2026-10-12

I. Key Points

  1. Oct 9: The US and Iran stated that negotiations are ongoing, easing market concerns; however, the impact of hurricanes on US crude oil production continued to suppress supply, leading to a rise in international oil prices. ICE Brent futures (December contract) closed at $104.72/bbl, up $0.44/bbl (+0.42% WoW).
  2. Raw material ECH prices weakened slightly, but epoxy resin costs remained firm.
  3. Downstream demand follow-up was limited, causing the epoxy resin market to stabilize and consolidate temporarily.

Core Logic: Raw material prices fluctuated slightly. With insufficient market news to guide sentiment, factories maintained stable quotes. Downstream buyers followed up based on rigid demand, resulting in a temporarily stable operation of the epoxy resin market.

II. Price Table

Product Market Unit 2026/10/10 2026/9/30 Change
International Crude Oil ICE Brent Futures USD /bbl 104.72 103.53 1.19
Phenol East China Market CNY /ton 9475 8925 550
Acetone Jiangsu Market CNY /ton 8725 8450 275
Bisphenol A East China Market CNY /ton 11200 11200 0
Domestic PC Resin Yuyao Market CNY /ton 14100 13900 200
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) East China Market CNY /ton 11050 11150 -100
Epoxy Resin E-51 (Net Ex-Factory) East China Market CNY /ton 15000 15000 0
Epoxy Resin E-12 (Spot Cash Delivered) Huangshan Market CNY /ton 14500 14500 0
Notes:
1. Prices listed in the table are in RMB, unit: CNY/ton.
2. All RMB prices in the above table include VAT.
3. The two price periods refer to spot prices from the two previous working days prior to this week.
4. Changes reflect the Week-over-Week (WoW) variation.
Data Source: Chempricehub Information

III. Data Table

Data Type 2026/10/10 2026/9/30 Rate of Change Weekly Forecast
Capacity Utilization Rate 50.26% 45.52% 4.74% ↗
Gross Margin for Liquid Resin (East China) -4.42% -3.90% -0.52% ↘
Gross Margin for Solid Resin (Huangshan) -2.99% -4.60% 1.61% ↘
Data Source: Chempricehub Information

IV. Market Outlook

The raw material ECH market experienced slight fluctuations. With insufficient industry news to provide clear guidance for the epoxy resin sector, demand continued to rely on rigid needs. Market prices remained temporarily stable amid the tug-of-war between costs and demand. It is expected that raw materials will maintain a high-level trend this week. The fundamentals of the epoxy resin market remain relatively stable, with buyers following up based on rigid demand. Consequently, market prices are projected to operate steadily.

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  • Priya Kapoor 2026-10-12 10:00
    Epoxy resin margins are squeezed as firm feedstock costs clash with weak downstream demand. Despite rising capacity utilization, factories hold steady quotes without catalysts. I expect a prolonged consolidation phase un..
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