Cost support weakens, MEK market downtrend broadens.
MEK prices have fallen since late August due to weaker C4 raffinate costs, ample supply, and sluggish demand. Higher operating rates and limited maintenance...
MEK prices have fallen since late August due to weaker C4 raffinate costs, ample supply, and sluggish demand. Higher operating rates and limited maintenance...
In August, China's MEK market accelerated declines on weak downstream demand despite firm raffinate C4 costs. Supply loosened as plants resumed, squeezing...
Summary: In July, MEK prices rose on cost support but weak demand capped trades. Supply exceeded demand, output up 9.85%. International prices fell, narrowing...
May 2026: China's MEK exports hit record 42,009.69 tons at $1,453/ton, driven by geopolitical supply gaps; Asian markets dominate. Outlook: premium to recede.
On June 23, Dongming Petrochemical cut its methyl ethyl ketone price to 7,500 yuan/ton, down 500 yuan/ton from the previous day.
On June 23, Dongming Petrochemical's MEK price was set at 7,500 yuan/ton, down 500 yuan/ton from the previous day.
On June 22, Wuhan Xing Hengsheng's MEK price was 7,900 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous workday.
On June 17, Wuhan Xinghengsheng's butanone price was 7,950 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous working day.
On June 4, Wuhan Xing Hengsheng priced MEK at 8,000 yuan/ton, a decrease of 600 yuan/ton from the previous working day.
China's MEK market saw a unilateral decline from mid-May due to high supply, weak demand, and sluggish exports, stabilizing near cost line with a slight...
