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SunSirs: Rare Earth Market Analysis on August 19

Daily price list of rare earth products--Baotou Rare Earth Products Exchange August 19, 2026 Unit: 10,000 RMB/ton Products Specifications Highest price Lowest price Average price Yesterday's average price Changes Praseodymium neodymium oxide Pr6011+Nd203/TREO≥99%, Nd203/TREO≥75% 71.90 71.50 71.64 71.94 -0.30 Metal PraseodymiumNeodymium TREM≥99%, Pr≥20%-25%, Ndr≥75%-80% 87.50 86.50 87.05 87.22 -0.17 Metal Neodymium Nd/TREM≥99.9% 96.00 95.00 95.32 95.36 -0.04 Dysprosium oxide Dy203/TREO≥99.5 141.00 140.00 140.15 138.25 +1.90 Praseodymium

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SunSirs: Agricultural Products Industries Bulk Commodity Intelligence (August 19, 2026)

2026-08-19 15:17:14 SunSirs

1. [Soybeans] According to the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration's data center, oil processing plants are expected to maintain high operating rates during the

SunSirs: Plastics and Rubber Industries Bulk Commodity Intelligence (August 19, 2026)

2026-08-19 15:15:08 SunSirs

1. [BR] On August 18, the market for butadiene rubber in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region saw a sharp rise. Official supply prices for butadiene rubber were

SunSirs: Energy Industries Bulk Commodity Intelligence (August 19, 2026)

2026-08-19 15:13:05 SunSirs

1. [Crude Oil] International crude oil futures closed higher on August 18. The settlement price for the US WTI crude oil futures contract for October

SunSirs: Oversupply Persists, and Industrial Silicon Faces Renewed Downward Pressure in the Short Term

2026-08-19 15:08:30 Xinhua Finance

Since the beginning of 2026, the industrial silicon market has continued the trend of bottoming out seen in 2025, with prices fluctuating at low levels

SunSirs: Weakening Costs and Sluggish Demand Drove Melamine Prices Lower Amidst Volatility

2026-08-19 15:01:34 SunSirs

Price trend Domestic spot prices for melamine have recently fluctuated downward, with the market's center of gravity continuing to shift lower. Data from SunSirs shows that

SunSirs: July Import and Export Data for the Aluminum Industry Chain Released

2026-08-19 14:58:09 SunSirs

The latest data released by the General Administration of Customs on August 18 show that in July 2026, China's aluminum industry chain exhibited a divergent

SunSirs: China Domestic Coal Sector Surges

2026-08-19 14:13:56 SunSirs

On August 19, the coal sector strengthened after some initial volatility, showing a broad-based rally during morning trading. Baotailong (601011.SH) surged straight to the daily

SunSirs: Global MTBE Prices Rise Across the Board on August 18

2026-08-19 14:12:59 SunSirs

On August 18, MTBE prices in international markets saw upward movement: the Asian MTBE closing price rose by $12.24/tonne from the previous trading day, with

SunSirs: With Minimal Remaining Arrivals, the Diethylene Glycol (DEG) Market Continued to Trend Sharply Upward

2026-08-19 14:03:12 SunSirs

On August 18, with very few vessel arrivals remaining for the month, the risk of a port-side short squeeze continued to rise, driving market prices

SunSirs: Driven by the Interplay Between Costs and Demand, DOP Prices Fluctuated Upwards in August

2026-08-19 14:00:18 SunSirs

DOP plasticizer prices fluctuated upwards in August According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, as of August 18, the price of DOP stood at

SunSirs: With Favorable Cost Factors, Shandong Cyclohexanone Prices Rose in Tandem with Upstream Raw Materials

2026-08-19 13:57:34 SunSirs

Price trends According to the monitoring system of the Commodity Market Analysis System, the reference market price for cyclohexanone in the Shandong region was 9,200 RMB/ton

SunSirs: China Domestic SBR Prices Rebound and Trend Upward Amid Fluctuations

2026-08-19 13:56:10 SunSirs

Since the beginning of August, domestic Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) prices have rebounded from their lows and trended upward with some volatility. According to the SunSirs

SunSirs: US Soybean Weekly Export Inspections Drop Sharply

2026-08-19 13:46:55 SunSirs

USDA export inspection reports indicate that the volume of US soybean export inspections fell by 34% week-over-week and by 46% year-over-year. For the week ending

SunSirs: Rising Crude Oil Prices Push Up Domestic Refined Oil Prices

2026-08-19 13:44:44 SunSirs

Following a rise in international crude oil closing prices on Monday, refined oil prices from independent refineries in Northeast China increased on August 18. Prices

SunSirs: China Domestic EVA Market Sees Weak, Narrow-Range Consolidation

2026-08-19 11:20:53 SunSirs

In August, the domestic EVA market experienced narrow-range consolidation; trends for photovoltaic (PV) grade and general-purpose grades diverged significantly, and the market overall lacked momentum

SunSirs: Non-Ferrous Metal Products Industries Bulk Commodity Intelligence (August 18, 2026)

2026-08-19 11:07:23 SunSirs

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] The NDRC and the National Energy Administration have issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. The

SunSirs: Cost Support Weakened amid Tightening Policies, and DBP Prices Consolidated at High Levels in August

2026-08-19 11:05:24 SunSirs

DBP policies to tighten in 2026 Regarding policies and regulations for DBP (di-n-butyl phthalate), China has established a control system spanning multiple sectors—including electrical and electronic

SunSirs: China Corn Imports Surge Year-on-Year in July

2026-08-19 11:03:55 SunSirs

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that China’s imports of corn and corn flour totaled 350,000 tonnes in July 2026, a

SunSirs: China BR Market Sees Volatile but Significant Upward Trend

2026-08-19 11:01:17 SunSirs

The market for polybutadiene rubber has experienced significant upward movement amidst volatility. Data from SunSirs shows that as of August 18, the price in East

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