I. Key Focus Points
Core Logic: Monitor producer trading strategies for market guidance.
II. Price Table
| Product | Region | Oct 10 | Sep 30 | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-ether C4 | Shandong | 8090 | 8030 | 0.75% |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) | East China | 9425 | 8850 | 6.50% |
| Notes: 1. MEK refers to national standard premium grade; post-ether C4 is based on a 40% olefin benchmark price. 2. Listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices in RMB/ton. 3. The two periods represent snapshot prices from the two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages. 4. Change rate indicates week-on-week fluctuation. |
III. Data Table
| MEK Industry Supply and Demand Data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Type | Oct 10 | Sep 30 | Change Rate | This Week's Forecast |
| MEK Plant Operating Rate | 83.32% | 82.01% | +1.31% | → |
| Profit Margin | -750 | -1000 | -25% | ↗ |
| 1. Capacity utilization reflects the ratio of actual plant output to total capacity, indicating production levels. 2. Production profit is an industry-wide metric reflecting the overall profitability of mainstream producers. |
IV. Market Outlook
Last week, the domestic MEK market experienced a slight upward trend. Supported by rising feedstock costs, MEK plants reduced their willingness to sell at low prices, leading to minor increases in quoted prices. Some traders actively entered the market to replenish inventories, improving transaction sentiment and pushing the market's negotiating center higher. Today, the MEK market is expected to maintain range-bound consolidation. Watch producer trading strategies for further market direction.
V. Data Calendar
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Period | Current Trend Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEK Enterprise Operating Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | 83.32% | → |
| 1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 3%. 3. → indicates stability. |
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