According to the monitoring data of business agency, as of September 5, the average ex factory price of domestic industrial grade dimethyl carbonate was 8766 yuan / ton. Compared with the price on August 30, 2021 (the reference price was 8433 yuan / ton), the average price increased by 333 yuan / ton, or 3.95%.

In the first week of September, the domestic dimethyl carbonate market rose at the beginning of the week and fell again at the weekend, with an overall increase of 3.95%. On the first two days of the week, the domestic dimethyl carbonate market was sorted out and put into operation, and the overall price on the floor changed little. In the middle of the week, with the support of factory orders of some factories, the inventory decreased, the factory price sales appeared, and the dimethyl carbonate Market went up. On September 1, the factory price of dimethyl carbonate in Shandong was around 8700-9100 yuan / ton, up 300-700 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of the week, After two days of high and stable operation of the market, the performance of downstream demand side was poor, and the transaction of new orders was general. Near the weekend, the domestic dimethyl carbonate market began to fall, and the ex factory price of dimethyl carbonate was reduced by 200-300 yuan / ton. According to the data monitoring of the business agency, the ex factory price of dimethyl carbonate in Shandong is 8300-8900 yuan / ton (apron). As of September 5, the average price of dimethyl carbonate in China is 8766 yuan / ton. Compared with the beginning of this week, the overall price still increased, with a weekly increase of nearly 4%.

In terms of raw material propylene oxide, the market of propylene oxide stabilized first and then rose in the first week of September. At the beginning of the week, the mainstream quotation of propylene oxide Market in Shandong was around 15600-15700 yuan / ton, the factory inventory pressure was not large, the follow-up of new orders in the downstream was general, the market was flat, and it was temporarily stable. With the release of downstream demand, the factory inventory fell to a low level, the market rose, and the price rose slightly. At present, the mainstream quotation of propylene oxide Market in Shandong is around 15700-15800 yuan / ton.

In terms of upstream dimethyl ether, the off-season has passed and entered the traditional peak sales season in September. At the beginning of the month, the rise of dimethyl ether is not obvious, and the price is stable and upward. The ex factory quotation of dimethyl ether in Henan Province is mostly maintained above 3500 yuan / ton. According to the monitoring data of business agency, the average price of dimethyl ether in Henan market was 3542.50 yuan / ton on August 29 and 3562.50 yuan / ton on September 2. The overall increase rate in the week was 0.56%, up 1.42% compared with August 1. At present, the favorable factors in the market are limited. Just entering September, the improvement of terminal demand is not obvious. The downstream mentality is cautious, mostly delisting and consuming inventory. The overall transaction atmosphere of the market is limited. However, the market price of methanol is relatively strong, which brings some support to the dimethyl ether Market. At present, the price of dimethyl ether in China is at a relatively high level. Although the market has not increased significantly, the manufacturer’s inventory is controllable, there is no obvious pressure for the moment, and the mentality is relatively strong.

Future trend analysis

At present, after the correction of dimethyl carbonate market over the weekend, the market expression is slightly better than expected, and the downstream electrolyte solvent takes better goods, which gives the market some support. Therefore, the dimethyl carbonate analysts of business society believe that in the short term, the domestic dimethyl carbonate market can be adjusted steadily and narrowly, and more attention should be paid to the changes in both supply and demand.