The market of dichloromethane rose slightly this week (2.10~2.17). As of February 17, the average price of dichloromethane bulk water in Shandong was 2482 yuan/ton, up 1.95% from 2435 yuan/ton last Friday. The price of raw material methanol rose slightly this week, while the price of liquid chlorine continued to rise and the cost support strengthened; The factory price of dichloromethane enterprises is adjusted upward; The sharp rise of downstream refrigerant R32 price just needs support for the purchase of dichloromethane. In addition to the shutdown and maintenance of a total of 460000 tons/year of methane chloride plants, the supply side is expected to be tight, and the price of dichloromethane is higher.

This week (2.10~2.17), the price of raw methanol rose slightly, and the cost of dichloromethane was supported. According to the business news agency, the spot price of methanol was 2721 yuan/ton as of February 17, up 1.33% from 2685 yuan/ton on February 10.

Downstream third-generation refrigerant R32 rose sharply after the festival. Downstream inquiries were mainly small orders, and the stock was replenished as needed. The market supply was tight, and the transaction was positive.

Future market forecast: the methane chloride data analyst of the Business News Agency believes that the cost of dichloromethane continues to support at present, and the downstream just needs support. In addition to the shutdown and maintenance of some enterprises’ devices, it is expected that the market of dichloromethane will continue to rise slightly in the future.