In late August (8.21-8.31), the market for chloroform rose. According to data from Business Society, as of August 31st, the price of trichloromethane bulk water in Shandong Province was 2245 yuan/ton, an increase of 12.25% from 2000 yuan/ton on August 21st. The prices of raw materials methanol and liquid chlorine continue to rise, while the cost of trichloromethane continues to support; Individual devices have a short shutdown, and the supply of trichloromethane fluctuates slightly; Downstream demand is weak, the market transaction atmosphere is flat, and the price of chloroform is basically stable.

In late August (8.21-8.31), the domestic methane chloride production was basically normal, with an overall production rate of around 75%.

In late August (8.21-8.31), the price of raw material methanol remained high, while the price of liquid chlorine continued to rise, and the cost center of trichloromethane increased. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, as of August 31st, the spot price of methanol was 2510 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.55% from 2448 yuan/ton on August 21st. As of August 31st, the acceptance price of liquid chlorine tank trucks in Shandong Province has significantly increased from 100 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month, with costs supported by trichloromethane.

The overall low operating level of refrigerant R22 is stable, with the main demand for support for trichloromethane. However, in 2023, the total production quota of R22 will be reduced by 19% to 181800 tons, and the overall demand for support for trichloromethane will weaken in the medium to long term.

According to methane chloride data analysts from Business Society, it is expected that the trichloromethane market will continue to operate at a high level in the short term, supported by cost and demand.