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Last five days 5-12 5-11 5-9 5-8 5-7

09:07

【Chloroform】

On May 12, Dongying Huatai raised its chloroform price by 100 CNY/ton to 2,900 CNY/ton, ex-works, cash payment.

09:05

Data released by the China Industrial Association of Power Sources shows that in April, affected by the new export tax rebate policy, China's total exports of power and energy storage batteries reached 31.7 GWh, a month-on-month decrease of 12.3% and a year-on-year increase of 42.0%, accounting for 19.3% of the sales for the month. Among them, power battery exports amounted to 20.2 GWh, accounting for 63.9% of total exports, a month-on-month decrease of 9.0% and a year-on-year increase of 40.1%; energy storage battery exports amounted to 11.4 GWh, accounting for 36.1% of total exports, a month-on-month decrease of 17.4% and a year-on-year increase of 45.4%.

09:03

Data released by the China Industrial Alliance of Power Battery shows that in terms of sales: In April, sales of power and energy storage batteries in China were 164.2 GWh, a month-on-month decrease of 6.2% and a year-on-year increase of 39.0%. Among them, power battery sales were 108.9 GWh, accounting for 66.4% of total sales, with a month-on-month decrease of 5.0% and a year-on-year increase of 25.8%; energy storage battery sales were 55.2 GWh, accounting for 33.6% of total sales, with a month-on-month decrease of 8.5% and a year-on-year increase of 75.5%. From January to April, the cumulative sales of power and energy storage batteries in China were 601.2 GWh, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 48.9%. Among them, cumulative power battery sales were 400.9 GWh, accounting for 66.7% of total sales, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 31.9%; cumulative energy storage battery sales were 200.4 GWh, accounting for 33.3% of total sales, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 100.4%.

09:02

【Non-ferrous metals】

Official data released by the World Gold Council shows that global central banks' net gold purchases reached 244 tons in the first quarter of 2026, representing a slight year-on-year increase of 3% and a significant quarter-on-quarter rebound of 17. This marks a new high since the first quarter of 2025 and is significantly above the five-year quarterly average of 228 tons.

09:02

【Stainless Steel Plate】

On May 11, the Shanghai Futures Exchange reported stainless steel inventories in Guangdong at 13,408 tons, unchanged from the previous day; total stainless steel inventories in Jiangsu stood at 50,690 tons, an increase of 5,516 tons from the previous day; the total was 64,098 tons, an increase of 5,516 tons from the previous trading day.

09:01

Data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Alliance shows that in terms of production: In April, the total output of power and energy storage batteries in China was 183.9 GWh, a month-on-month increase of 3.5% and a year-on-year increase of 55.6%. From January to April, the cumulative output of power and energy storage batteries in China was 671.3 GWh, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 51.0%.

08:59

【Non-ferrous metals】

Data on official reserve assets for April 2026, jointly released by the People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, shows that China's gold reserves continue to grow. As of the end of April, total holdings reached 74.64 million ounces (approximately 2,321.56 tons), an increase of 260,000 ounces (approximately 8.09 tons) from the end of March. This marks the 18th consecutive month of net gold purchases by the central bank since it resumed buying gold in November 2024, with the April increase hitting a 16-month high.

08:57

It is reported that in the second ten-day period of May, a major TDI distributor in Northern China executed a fixed price of 17,000 yuan/ton at its Northwest plant. Due to reduced unit loads and maintenance stockpiling, supply was limited to 20% during the period, with no performance assessment.

08:55

On May 12, Liway Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted the latest price of styrene at 9,500 yuan/ton, an increase of 200 yuan/ton compared to last Saturday.

08:45

【Crude oil】

A preliminary survey released on Monday indicated that U.S. crude oil inventories are expected to have fallen last week, while distillate fuel and gasoline inventories likely also declined. On average, four analysts projected that U.S. crude oil inventories would decrease by approximately 1.7 million barrels for the week ending May 8. U.S. gasoline inventories are expected to drop by 2.6 million barrels, while distillate fuel inventories, including diesel and heating oil, are forecast to fall by about 3 million barrels.

08:45

Export data for the first 10 days of May released by surveyors showed mixed results. ITS estimated that Malaysia's palm oil exports for the first 10 days of May increased by 8.5% month-on-month, while AmSpec estimated a decrease of 10.8%.

08:43

【Crude oil】

On Monday, May 11, JPMorgan projected that the average oil price in 2026 would be $96 per barrel, with prices for the second, third, and fourth quarters at $103, $104, and $98 per barrel, respectively.

08:42

【Crude oil】

The U.S. government announced on Monday that it will lend 53.3 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to energy companies, a move that is part of a global agreement aimed at calming turmoil in the oil market, as oil prices have surged recently due to the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

08:40

【Non-ferrous metals】

LONDON, May 11: On Monday, copper futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose for the sixth consecutive day, reaching their highest level in over three months and poised to hit a record high, as market participants fret over supply shortages.

08:40

【Crude oil】

Investigations reveal that OPEC oil production fell further in April to its lowest level in over 20 years. Crude oil output from the 12 member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decreased by 830,000 barrels per day from the previous month to 20.04 million barrels per day in April. March production data was revised down by 700,000 barrels per day due to adjustments in Saudi production estimates.

08:37

On May 11, international crude oil futures closed higher. The settlement price for the U.S. WTI crude oil futures June contract was $98.07 per barrel, an increase of $2.65 or 2.8%. The settlement price for the Brent crude oil futures July contract was $104.21 per barrel, an increase of $2.92 or 2.9%.

08:36

【macroscopic】

The Indonesian government will postpone the implementation of the new plan to increase mining royalties and related export taxes, and will make a decision after re-evaluating feedback from all parties and refining the calculation formula.

08:35

【macroscopic】

The People's Bank of China released the Report on the Implementation of China's Monetary Policy for the First Quarter of 2026: Continue to implement a moderately accommodative monetary policy effectively. Enhance the forward-looking nature, flexibility, and precision of policies. Based on domestic and international economic and financial conditions as well as financial market performance, properly manage the intensity, pace, and timing of policy implementation. Strengthen the coordination between monetary and fiscal policies, smooth the transmission mechanism of monetary policy, and promote stable economic growth and a reasonable rebound in prices. Flexibly employ various monetary policy tools to maintain ample liquidity and relatively loose social financing conditions. Guide the reasonable growth of financial aggregates and balanced credit extension, ensuring that the growth of aggregate financing to society and money supply matches the expected targets for economic growth and the overall price level.

08:32

【Cotton Lint】

The USDA's weekly crop progress report released early Tuesday showed that as of May 10, U.S. cotton planting was at 27%, compared to 21% the previous week, 29% in the same period last year, and a five-year average of 28%.

08:30

【Cotton Lint】

Data from the Brazilian Ministry of Trade's agricultural exports show: In the first week of May 2026, totaling 5 working days, a cumulative 96,000 tons of unprocessed cotton were shipped, compared to 192,200 tons in May of last year. The average daily shipment volume was 19,200 tons/day, an increase of 109.69% compared to the 9,200 tons/day in May of last year.

08:27

【Natural rubber】

In March 2026, the United States imported 64,000 tons of natural rubber, up 16.8% month-on-month and down 23.3% year-on-year; the total import of natural rubber from January to March 2026 was 177,000 tons, a decrease of 17.5% year-on-year.

08:15

【macroscopic】

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that in April, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% month-on-month and 1.2% year-on-year. The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 1.2% year-on-year, maintaining a moderate recovery. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial products rose by 1.7% month-on-month and 2.8% year-on-year, with both increases expanding compared to the previous month.

05-11 17:29

【Acetic acid】

On May 11, the ex-factory price of acetic acid in the Zhejiang region was around 3,150 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50 yuan/ton. Downstream demand in the domestic acetic acid market followed needs, trading sentiment was average, corporate quotations declined, and the acetic acid market trend remained weak.

05-11 17:28

【Acetic acid】

On May 11, market prices for acetic acid in South China declined. Ex-factory prices were reported at around 3,150 yuan/ton FOT (pick up at the factory), a decrease of 25 yuan/ton. Downstream buyers followed demand as needed, trading sentiment was lackluster, and the acetic acid market trend remained weak.

05-11 17:26

【Ethyl Acetate】

On May 11, the ethyl acetate market in North China showed a strong trend. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 5,875 yuan/ton, an increase of 55 yuan/ton. Market trading activity improved, and companies raised their offers, with actual transactions mainly negotiated.

05-11 17:23

【Ethylene glycol】

On May 11, 2026, Satellite Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted its ex-factory price for ethylene glycol (ethylene-based) at 5,000 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, with actual orders subject to negotiation.

05-11 17:23

【Ethyl Acetate】

On May 11, Jiangsu Baichuan Hi-Tech New Materials Co., Ltd. listed the ex-warehouse price of ethyl acetate at 6,100 yuan/ton, a decrease of 100 yuan/ton. Market sentiment is mixed, and ethyl acetate prices are trending downward; actual transactions are subject to negotiation. Note: The above prices include tax.

05-11 17:21

According to Tangrenshen's announcement, the company sold 552,600 pigs in April 2026, a year-on-year increase of 26.98% and a month-on-month increase of 2.04%; total sales revenue amounted to 462 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 39.33% and a month-on-month decrease of 21.29%. From January to April 2026, the company sold 1.9689 million pigs, a year-on-year increase of 15.98%; sales revenue were 2.206 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 25.1%.

05-11 17:20

Secex data shows that Brazil's corn export pace in April 2026 is far ahead of the same period last year. From April 1 to 30, Brazil's corn exports totaled 474,000 tons, compared to 178,000 tons for the full month of April 2025.

05-11 17:20

【Butyl acetate】

On May 11, the butyl acetate market in East China showed a strong trend. The ex-factory price from enterprises was around 7,575 yuan/ton, an increase of 25 yuan/ton. Market transactions followed demand, butyl acetate quotations rose, and actual transactions were based on negotiations.

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