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03-13 17:05

【Vinyl cyanide】

On March 13, the 265,000-ton-per-year acrylonitrile unit of Dongsu Petrochemical in Ulsan, South Korea, was shut down due to technical issues on March 7 and is expected to remain offline for approximately 10 days.

03-13 16:56

On March 13, the domestic fuel oil market saw low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil ex-plant quotations at 6,000–6,500 yuan/ton, and low-sulfur 120cst fuel oil ex-plant quotations at 6,100–6,600 yuan/ton.

03-13 16:37

According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance, in February, China's combined exports of power and energy storage batteries reached 23.9 GWh, a decrease of 0.9% month-on-month but an increase of 13.2% year-on-year, accounting for 20.6% of the total sales for the month. Among these, power battery exports amounted to 16.9 GWh, making up 70.6% of the total exports, with a month-on-month decrease of 4.6% and a year-on-year increase of 31.9%. Energy storage battery exports totaled 7.0 GWh, accounting for 29.4% of the total exports, showing a month-on-month increase of 9.3% but a year-on-year decrease of 15.5%.

03-13 16:35

According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance: In terms of installation volume, domestic power battery installations reached 26.3 GWh in February, down 37.4% month-on-month and 24.6% year-on-year. Among these, ternary battery installations accounted for 5.7 GWh, representing 21.7% of the total, with a month-on-month decrease of 39.1% and a year-on-year decrease of 11.4%. Lithium iron phosphate battery installations totaled 20.6 GWh, making up 78.3% of the total, with a month-on-month decline of 36.9% and a year-on-year decline of 27.5%. From January to February, cumulative domestic power battery installations reached 68.3 GWh, down 7.2% year-on-year. Among these, cumulative ternary battery installations were 15.1 GWh, accounting for 22.1% of the total, with a year-on-year increase of 0.6%. Cumulative lithium iron phosphate battery installations were 53.3 GWh, representing 77.9% of the total, down 9.2% year-on-year.

03-13 16:34

According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance: In terms of sales, in February, China's power and energy storage battery sales reached 113.2 GWh, a decrease of 23.9% month-on-month but an increase of 25.7% year-on-year. Among these, power battery sales accounted for 74.5 GWh, making up 65.9% of the total sales, with a month-on-month decrease of 27.4% and a year-on-year increase of 11.4%. Energy storage battery sales reached 38.6 GWh, accounting for 34.1% of the total sales, with a month-on-month decrease of 16.2% and a year-on-year increase of 67.3%. From January to February, the cumulative sales of power and energy storage batteries in China reached 262.0 GWh, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 53.8%. Among these, cumulative power battery sales were 177.2 GWh, accounting for 67.6% of the total sales, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 36.5%. Cumulative energy storage battery sales were 84.8 GWh, accounting for 32.4% of the total sales, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 108.9%.

03-13 16:29

According to data released by the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance: In terms of production, China's total output of power and energy storage batteries in February was 141.6 GWh, down 15.7% month-on-month but up 41.3% year-on-year. From January to February, the cumulative output of power and energy storage batteries reached 309.7 GWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 48.8%.

03-13 16:28

Ganning Petrochemical's two PC production lines have a combined annual capacity of 70,000 tons, utilizing a melt transesterification (non-phosgene) production process. Currently, both lines are shut down for maintenance. Suppliers are adjusting to market conditions, and sales performance remains satisfactory.

03-13 16:21

【1,3-butadiene】

On March 13, the bidding and sales status of butadiene from some domestic enterprises: Dongming Petrochemical sold 336 tons externally with a base price of 15,000 yuan/ton; Yantai Wanhua listed its price at 15,000 yuan/ton; Satellite Chemical reduced its price by 500 yuan/ton, implementing 16,500 yuan/ton. Recently, tight supply in the spot market has provided significant support to the market. Although downstream profits are under pressure due to the price gap between upstream and downstream, the tight supply is expected to keep the domestic butadiene market strong in the short term.

03-13 16:19

The annual production capacity of Huizhou Lituo New Material's PP production unit is 150,000 tons. The entire production line was shut down on March 13, with no announced date for resumption. Currently, the price of goods remains stable, and merchants are adjusting spot prices according to market conditions, with trading activity being fairly good.

03-13 16:18

Ningbo Zhetie Dafeng has two PC production units with a combined annual capacity of 100,000 tons. Currently, one production line is operating at partial load, while the other unit is undergoing temporary shutdown for maintenance. PC supply is primarily allocated to core customers, with suppliers adjusting to market conditions. Sales performance remains satisfactory.

03-13 16:15

【N-butanol】

On March 13th, Luxi Chemical's reference quotation for n-butanol was 7,900 yuan per ton, a decrease of 300 yuan per ton compared to the previous working day.

03-13 16:13

The mainstream quotation range for the xylene market in South China is between 7,550 and 7,650 yuan per ton. Sinopec's South China branch has set its listed price for xylene at 7,700 yuan per ton. Overnight, international crude oil futures closed significantly higher, providing a notable boost to market sentiment in the chemical products sector. Yesterday, the domestic toluene and xylene markets generally showed strong performance, with smooth sales and active trading in the Shandong region. Currently, holders exhibit a strong willingness to maintain high prices, and it is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will continue their strong trend today.

03-13 16:10

The mainstream quotation range for toluene in the South China market today is between 7,300 and 7,700 yuan per ton. Sinopec South China Company has set its listed price for toluene at 7,700 yuan per ton. Overnight, international crude oil futures closed significantly higher, providing a notable boost to market sentiment in the chemical products sector. Yesterday, the domestic toluene and xylene markets generally showed strong performance, with smooth shipments and active trading activity in the Shandong region. Currently, holders exhibit a strong willingness to maintain high prices, and it is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will continue their strong trend today.

03-13 16:09

【Tin ingot】

On March 13, 2026, the tin inventory at the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 12,273 tons, a decrease of 87 tons. Among these, the inventory in Shanghai was 4,832 tons, down by 2 tons; the inventory in Guangdong was 7,291 tons, down by 85 tons; and the inventory in Jiangsu was 150 tons, remaining unchanged.

03-13 16:06

On March 13, the average price of domestic #1 antimony ingot was 168,000 yuan per ton, #0 antimony ingot averaged 170,000 yuan per ton, and 50% antimony concentrate averaged 146,000 yuan per ton, remaining unchanged from the previous trading day. Tightening supply has provided support to the market, but downstream demand remains primarily driven by essential purchases. The lack of substantial positive factors means that short-term price increases will still depend on the actual placement of downstream orders.

03-13 16:04

【Lead ingot】

On March 13, 2026, the lead inventory at the Shanghai Futures Exchange reached 67,019 tons, an increase of 3,750 tons compared to the previous trading day. Among these, the inventory in Shanghai was 8,206 tons, remaining unchanged; Guangdong had 3,739 tons, also unchanged; Jiangsu recorded 16,316 tons, an increase of 215 tons; Zhejiang had 19,510 tons, an increase of 2,661 tons; and Tianjin reported 19,248 tons, an increase of 874 tons.

03-13 16:03

On March 13, the price of metallurgical coke in the Jingdezhen market remained stable. The current price for first-grade metallurgical coke is 1,815 yuan per ton, while the quasi-first-grade metallurgical coke is priced at 1,725 yuan per ton. Both prices are ex-factory, inclusive of tax and on an acceptance basis.

03-13 16:00

【Zinc ingot】

On March 13, 2026, the zinc inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 86,093 tons, an increase of 398 tons compared to the previous trading day. Among them, the inventory in Shanghai was 15,000 tons, unchanged; Guangdong had 20,975 tons, a decrease of 75 tons; Jiangsu had 5,337 tons, unchanged; Zhejiang had 3,847 tons, an increase of 420 tons; and Tianjin had 40,934 tons, an increase of 53 tons.

03-13 15:51

On March 13, 2026, the ex-factory price of Jiangsu Wenfeng Nylon Filament POY 86D/24F semi-dull was 15,700 yuan/ton, and the ex-factory price of Nylon Filament DTY 70D/24F semi-dull was 17,800 yuan/ton. The price trend is strong, and specific orders are subject to negotiation.

03-13 15:49

On March 13, 2026, the tax-included reference price for Jiangsu Hai'an Brothers Nylon Filament POY 85D/24F was 15,000 RMB/ton, while the tax-included reference price for DTY 70D/24F was 17,000 RMB/ton ex-factory on a cash payment basis. The price trend remained strong, though actual transaction negotiations were relatively lower. Hai'an Brothers Nylon Filament has an annual production capacity of 10,000 tons.

03-13 15:47

【Agricultural & sideline products】

According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China's grain imports from January to February 2026 reached 17.865 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%.

03-13 15:47

Recently, the price trend of nylon filament from Haian Jiahe Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. has been strong. On March 13, 2026, the quoted price for POY86D/24F was 15,500 yuan per ton, and for DTY70D/24F, it was 17,500 yuan per ton, with actual orders negotiated based on market conditions.

03-13 15:44

China's Sulfur Port Inventory (March 13): Total inventory 1.6477 million tons — Fangcheng Port 530,000 tons, Beihai Port 73,000 tons, Zhanjiang Port 190,000 tons, Zhenjiang Port 627,000 tons, Nanjing Port 30,000 tons, Dafeng Port 123,000 tons.

03-13 15:44

Recently, Fujian Jinjiang Technology's nylon filament prices have experienced significant fluctuations. On March 13, 2026, the ex-factory price for DTY 70D/24F semi-dull was 18,000 yuan/ton, for nylon filament FDY 70D/24F semi-dull was 18,800 yuan/ton, and for nylon filament POY 86D/24F semi-dull was 15,800 yuan/ton.

03-13 15:43

Recently, the Yanchang Petroleum Yan'an 10 million tons/year integrated refining and chemical transformation and upgrading project, with a total investment of 80.29 billion yuan, has been officially submitted for approval and is planned to commence construction within 2026. This project has been designated as the "Number One Project" in the energy and chemical sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period of Shaanxi Province and is also one of the largest energy and chemical projects in terms of investment scale in northern Shaanxi in recent years.

03-13 15:43

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly export sales report showed that as of March 5, 2026, cumulative soybean exports from the United States to mainland China for the 2025/26 marketing year (starting September 1) reached 7.307 million metric tons, up from 6.83 million metric tons a week earlier but lower than the 20 million metric tons recorded during the same period last year.

03-13 15:42

Recently, Qilu Petrochemical's Luyou Lulian Project reached a significant milestone—the first unit, the coking liquefied gas desulfurization and sweetening unit, successfully passed mechanical completion acceptance. It is reported that the Luyou Lulian Project is scheduled to be completed and operational by 2027. By then, Qilu Petrochemical will achieve an annual production capacity of 16 million tons of oil refining and 1 million tons of ethylene, becoming China's first green and intelligent demonstration base integrating refining and chemical production, high-end materials, and hydrogen energy. This will provide the "Qilu Solution" for the high-quality development of China's petrochemical industry.

03-13 15:41

On March 13, Qingdao Refining and Chemical reduced the price of civilian liquefied gas by 500 yuan per ton to 5,550 yuan per ton. The facility is operating normally, with a daily output of approximately 1,000 tons, and inventory levels are manageable.

03-13 15:40

【Propylene】

On March 13, Dongying Hualian Petrochemical Co., Ltd. raised its latest propylene quotation, increasing the ex-factory pickup price by 100 yuan/ton to 8,083 yuan/ton. The company's 120,000-ton-per-year propylene plant is operating smoothly.

03-13 15:40

According to the weekly export sales data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday, for the week ending March 5, 2026, the net sales of U.S. soybeans for the 2025/26 marketing year reached 456,700 tons, an increase from the previous week (ending February 26) of 383,500 tons.

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