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11:28

MTBE international market closing fluctuations on February 11: The Asian MTBE market closed down by $0.42/ton compared to the previous trading day, with FOB Singapore at $676.36-678.36/ton. The European MTBE market closed up by $3.5/ton compared to the previous trading day, with FOB ARA at $782.24-782.74/ton. The U.S. MTBE market closed up by $6.98/ton compared to the previous trading day, with FOB U.S. Gulf at $729.18-729.54/ton (205.89-205.99 cents/gallon).

11:26

Methanol offshore market closing prices rose on February 11: CFR Southeast Asia methanol market closed at $322.5-323.5/ton. FOB US Gulf methanol market closed at 106.5-107.5 cents/gallon; FOB Rotterdam methanol market in Europe closed at €298.5-299.5/ton, up €1/ton.

11:18

【Cotton Lint】

According to a survey by a U.S. agency, American cotton farmers intend to plant 9.005 million acres in 2026, a decrease of about 3% compared to 2025. The industry is awaiting the release of the NCC's U.S. cotton planting intentions report.

11:16

【Cotton Lint】

In January, Vietnam's cotton imports reached 152,000 tons, a decrease of 3.0% month-on-month but an increase of 17.8% year-on-year. U.S. cotton remained the top source of imports, followed by Brazilian cotton, with Australian cotton ranking third.

11:07

【Phosphorus yellow】

On February 12, the yellow phosphorus unit at Sichuan Shimian Lanhai Chemical is scheduled to undergo shutdown for maintenance during the Spring Festival.

11:05

Recently, the approval was granted for the 75MW offshore photovoltaic power station project in the Quangang Nanpu Warm Drainage Area of China Energy Group, which occupies a general wetland with a total area of approximately 70 hectares.

11:04

On February 12, Shandong Huifeng Petrochemical Co., Ltd. raised its latest liquefied gas quotation by 50 yuan/ton to 4,450 yuan/ton.

11:02

【Diethylene glycol】

On February 10, the total shipment of diethylene glycol from the two storage areas in Zhangjiagang reached 851 tons, an increase of 6 tons compared to the previous day. As of now, the inventory at Vopak stands at 11,300 tons. Changjiang International announces its inventory figures every Monday.

11:01

【Vinyl cyanide】

On February 12, Shandong Keru'er Chemical reduced its acrylonitrile listing price by 200 yuan/ton to 7,100 yuan/ton. The facility has an annual production capacity of 260,000 tons and is currently operating normally.

11:01

On February 12, the price of isopropanol from Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. remained stable, with the latest ex-factory price at 5,550 yuan per ton.

10:59

According to statistics, in 2025, the total import and export value of silk commodities in China was $1.659 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 5.89%, accounting for 0.53% of the total import and export value of textiles and apparel. Among them, the export value was $1.370 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 4.76%, accounting for 0.47% of the total textile and apparel exports; the import value was $290 million, a year-on-year decrease of 10.89%, accounting for 1.44% of textile and apparel imports.

10:56

【1,3-butadiene】

On February 12, the bidding and sales status of butadiene from some domestic enterprises: Dongming Petrochemical offered 168 tons for external sales with a reserve price of 10,300 yuan/ton; Satellite Chemical implemented a price of 10,300 yuan/ton; Yantai Wanhua initiated an auction of 280 tons with a reserve price of 10,100 yuan/ton. As the holiday approaches, market trading has slowed, with futures and spot prices of downstream synthetic rubber fluctuating, leading to increased wait-and-see sentiment. The limited availability of tradable butadiene spot resources and firm supplier quotations have provided support to the market. Coupled with merchants' relatively optimistic expectations for post-holiday demand, it is anticipated that the domestic butadiene market will maintain a firm and stable trend.

10:48

【macroscopic】

In January 2026, Shanghai South Port handled the export of 82,000 vehicles, marking a 65.2% year-on-year increase, significantly surpassing the levels of previous years during the same period. Among these, 61,000 were domestically produced new energy vehicles, representing a 115.92% year-on-year growth, achieving a strong start to the new year with robust momentum.

10:47

【macroscopic】

The Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Taxation Administration have jointly issued an announcement clarifying tax preferential policies for returned export goods in cross-border e-commerce. According to the announcement, goods (excluding food) declared for export under the cross-border e-commerce customs supervision codes (1210, 9610, 9710, 9810) between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2027, and returned to China in their original condition within six months from the date of export due to overstock or return, will be exempt from import tariffs, value-added tax (VAT), and consumption tax. Export tariffs already levied at the time of export will be refunded. For VAT and consumption tax already collected upon export, the relevant tax regulations for returned domestic sales goods will apply.

10:46

【macroscopic】

Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers shows that automobile exports reached 681,000 units in January, a year-on-year increase of 44.9%. Among them, passenger vehicle exports totaled 589,000 units, up 48.9% year-on-year, while commercial vehicle exports reached 93,000 units, an increase of 23.6%. New energy vehicles made a significant contribution to exports. In January, China exported 302,000 new energy vehicles, doubling the figure from the same period last year. Among these, exports of new energy passenger vehicles reached 295,000 units, accounting for over 50% of total passenger vehicle exports for the first time—a 110% year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, exports of new energy commercial vehicles stood at 6,000 units, down 1.4% year-on-year.

10:45

The South China Sea Bureau Support Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources has initiated a public tender for the procurement of diesel fuel for vessel missions in 2026, with a project budget of 9.458 million RMB. The deadline for bid submission and the bid opening time is 14:30 on March 2, 2026. The procurement involves a batch of National VI Standard 0# diesel fuel. The supply period is one year from the effective date of the contract, with deliveries made in batches according to the purchaser's requirements, ending when the budget is exhausted or the supply period expires. Joint bids are not accepted for this project.

10:43

【Praseodymium neodymium oxide】

According to sources, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is exploring the launch of its first rare earth futures contract.

10:35

The mainstream spot quotation range for the xylene market in East China is 5,680-5,700 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day. Spot trading tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival. In the previous trading day, domestic toluene and xylene prices experienced narrow-range fluctuations. The recent strength in benzene futures has provided some support for toluene. However, as the Spring Festival approaches, market transactions are gradually stagnating, making significant price fluctuations unlikely. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will remain in a sideways consolidation pattern before the holiday.

10:34

The mainstream spot quotation range for toluene in the East China market is between 5,480 and 5,490 yuan per ton, an increase of 20 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day. Spot trading tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival. In the previous trading day, domestic toluene and xylene prices experienced narrow-range fluctuations and adjustments. The relatively strong performance of benzene futures in the past two days has provided some support for toluene. However, as the Spring Festival approaches, market transactions are gradually stagnating, making significant price fluctuations unlikely. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will primarily experience sideways consolidation before the holiday.

10:10

【1,3-butadiene】

Wednesday (February 11) closing prices in the Asian butadiene market: South Korea FOB was quoted at $1,245-1,253 per ton; China CFR was quoted at $1,265-1,273 per ton.

10:08

Wednesday (February 11) Asian xylene market closed up by $6/ton: February FOB Korea closed at $735-737/ton; February CFR China price closed at $741/ton.

09:59

【1,3-butadiene】

On February 12, Sinopec's sales companies implemented a price of 10,300 yuan per ton for butadiene, unchanged from the previous trading day. As the holiday approaches, market trading has slowed, with both futures and spot prices of downstream synthetic rubber fluctuating, leading to increased caution among investors. However, the limited availability of butadiene in the spot market and firm supplier quotations are providing support to the market. It is expected that the domestic butadiene market will maintain a firm and stable trend.

09:57

【calcium carbonate】

On February 12, the price trend of calcium carbonate in the Jiangxi region remained stable. The mainstream negotiation price for heavy calcium carbonate (1250 mesh) in the region was 500-560 yuan/ton. Supply in the market was relatively normal, and sales remained stable.

09:55

【Ammonium nitrate】

On February 12, the price trend of ammonium nitrate in the Shandong region remained temporarily stable, with mainstream negotiations in the market ranging from 3,200 to 3,300 yuan per ton. Production operations among market suppliers were stable. Recently, the market price of upstream raw materials has slightly declined. Supply in the market is normal, while downstream procurement activity is moderate, leading to fluctuating trends in the ammonium nitrate market.

09:52

【Cotton Lint】

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's February supply and demand forecast analysis, Brazil's cotton exports for the 2025/26 marketing year are projected to reach 14.5 million bales, an increase of 1.5 million bales year-on-year, marking the third consecutive year of record highs. Brazil's cotton exports for 2025/26 are expected to grow by 6% compared to the previous year, with the primary growth driven by demand from China, Bangladesh, Turkey, and India.

09:49

On February 11, the quoted prices at China's main ports remained unchanged. The international cotton price index (SM) stood at 72.67 cents per pound, with no change, translating to a general trade port delivery price of 12,549 yuan per ton (calculated based on a 1% tariff and the exchange rate using the Bank of China's middle rate, the same applies below). The international cotton price index (M) was 70.93 cents per pound, with no change, translating to a general trade port delivery price of 12,253 yuan per ton.

09:48

【Crude oil】

On February 11, international crude oil futures closed higher. The settlement price for the March contract of U.S. WTI crude oil futures was $64.63 per barrel, an increase of $0.67 or 1.1%. The settlement price for the April contract of Brent crude oil futures was $69.40 per barrel, an increase of $0.60 or 0.9%.

09:43

【White Board】

Jianhui Paper in Dongguan, Guangdong, has shut down machines #1, #2, #3, and #4 for 12 days from February 13 to February 25. The affected paper types include kraft paper and greyback whiteboard paper, with an estimated production reduction of 56,000 tons.

09:43

【Corrugated paper】

Shanying Paper's Zhejiang base has shut down machines PM15 and PM17 for 11 days from February 13 to February 23, affecting paper types T-paper and high-strength corrugated paper.

09:41

On February 11, the Asian paraxylene market closed with an increase of $8 per ton, at prices of $892-894 per ton FOB Korea and $917-919 per ton CFR China.

09:39

【Lithium carbonate】

The French government is investing 50 million euros in the Arielle lithium mine project in Imerys.

09:38

On February 11, the U.S. para-xylene market closed with an increase of $9 per ton, at a price range of $969-$979 per ton FOB U.S. Gulf.

09:35

Recently, Debon Technology announced its plan to reallocate the remaining raised funds of 62.3699 million yuan from the original "Annual Production of 35 Tons of Semiconductor Electronic Packaging Materials Construction Project" entirely to the newly established "Debon Semiconductor Materials R&D and Production (South China) Base Construction Project." The new project will be implemented by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shenzhen Debon Interface Materials Co., Ltd., in Longgang, Shenzhen, with a total investment of 230 million yuan and a construction period of two years. Any funding shortfall will be covered by the company's own or self-raised funds. Upon reaching full production capacity, the project is expected to produce 450 tons of thermal conductive and EMI materials annually, focusing on the semiconductor materials sector.

09:33

【Activated charcoal】

On February 12, Hebei Shunkang offered coconut shell activated carbon with an iodine value of 800 at 9,500 yuan/ton (including tax, ex-factory), marking a price increase of 50 yuan/ton. The current reduction in coconut shell production in Southeast Asia, coupled with strong downstream demand, is further driving the price upward.

09:31

【Thermal Coal】

On February 11, the CCTD thermal coal index: 5500CV at 703 yuan/ton (+2); 5000CV at 624 yuan/ton (+3); 4500CV at 537 yuan/ton (+3).

09:30

【Thermal Coal】

On February 11, the CCI thermal coal index: 5500 kcal at 706 yuan/ton (+4); 5000 kcal at 627 yuan/ton (+4); 4500 kcal at 539 yuan/ton (+4).

09:28

【Acrylic acid】

On February 10, the first project of the third phase of Guangxi Huayi New Materials—a 320,000-ton/year butanol-octanol and acrylate project—was successfully handed over. Concurrently, a 20,000-ton/year polymerization inhibitor project (Phase I) was also completed. Both projects were constructed by Guangxi Huayi New Materials Co., Ltd.

09:26

【Lithium hydroxide】

Albemarle announces plans to cease production at its Kemerton lithium hydroxide processing plant.

09:22

【Rubber & plastics】

In January, automobile production and sales reached 2.45 million and 2.346 million units respectively, with production increasing by 0.01% year-on-year and sales decreasing by 3.2% year-on-year.

09:20

【Potassium nitrate】

On February 12, Hunan Meiao Potash Industry's ex-factory price for industrial-grade potassium nitrate was 5,300 yuan per ton, a decrease of 100 yuan per ton compared to the previous quotation day. The company has an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of potassium nitrate.

09:18

【Corrugated paper】

Jiulong Paper Industry's Dongguan base has scheduled a 15-day shutdown for PM9 and PM10 machines from February 13 to February 27, and for PM6 and PM7 machines from February 20 to March 6. The affected paper type is corrugated paper.

09:18

【White Board】

Jiulong Paper's Dongguan base will have a 14-day shutdown of the PM11 machine from February 13 to February 26, and a 15-day shutdown of the PM4 machine from February 15 to March 1, involving whiteboard paper production.

09:14

【N-butanol】

On February 12, Shandong Lihuayi's n-butanol quotation was referenced at 5,800 yuan per ton, a decrease of 100 yuan per ton compared to the previous working day.

09:07

【Color coated sheet】

As of February 10, 2026, the vast majority of medium and heavy plate production lines in northern steel enterprises remain operational, with only a few individual steel mills having phased maintenance plans. The operating rate stands at 92.59%, while the capacity utilization rate is 83.77%.

09:05

On February 12, the ex-factory price of melamine at Chongqing Jianfeng was quoted at 5,400 yuan per ton, a decrease of 50 yuan per ton compared to the previous quotation day.

09:01

【lithium battery】

On February 10, a team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, completed a field test of ultra-low-temperature lithium batteries in Mohe, Heilongjiang. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in China's independently developed battery technology, which can now support various devices in achieving "plug-and-play" functionality under extreme cold conditions, effectively solving the challenge of battery energy supply in frigid regions.

08:54

【macroscopic】

White House officials revealed that President Trump will unveil a plan on Wednesday, February 11, local time, to use government funds and Pentagon contracts to sustain the operation of domestic coal-fired power plants in the United States, aiming to promote the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. Trump is also expected to announce a $175 million Department of Energy grant program for the upgrade and renovation of six coal-fired power plants.

08:54

【macroscopic】

The General Office of the State Council has issued the "Implementation Opinions on Improving the National Unified Electricity Market System," which systematically outlines the goals and tasks for the national unified electricity market over the next 5 to 10 years. The "Implementation Opinions" propose that by 2030, a national unified electricity market system will be basically established, with all types of power sources and electricity users—except for protected users—participating directly in the electricity market. Market-based transactions are expected to account for approximately 70% of the total electricity consumption in society.

08:44

On February 11, the closing price of the styrene market in Asia rose by $5 per ton, with closing prices at $960-965 per ton FOB Korea and $960-965 per ton CFR China.

08:39

【Polyether polyols】

Recently, the first phase of the Guangxi Tongkun Petrochemical Qinzhou Green Chemical Base project—the 150,000-ton/year polyether polyol unit and storage tank project—successfully produced qualified products.

08:24

【macroscopic】

Data released by China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed that in January, my country's automobile production and sales reached 2.45 million and 2.346 million respectively, a year-on-year increase of 0.01% and a decrease of 3.2% respectively.

08:23

【macroscopic】

The seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll employment in the United States increased by 130,000 in January, significantly surpassing the market consensus of 70,000 and marking the largest gain since April 2025. The unemployment rate in the U.S. for January was recorded at 4.3%, slightly below the market expectation of 4.4%, reaching a new low since August 2025.

08:23

【macroscopic】

Tariff revenue helped the U.S. government reduce its budget deficit by 17% in the first four months of the fiscal year. In the four months to January, the budget deficit fell by 17%, from $840 billion in the same period a year earlier.

08:19

【macroscopic】

Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in January, my country's CPI rose by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.2% year-on-year, and the core CPI rose by 0.8% year-on-year;PPI rose by 0.4% month-on-month, rising for four consecutive months, and the increase was 0.2 percentage points higher than the previous month., it fell by 1.4% year-on-year, and the decline was 0.5 percentage points narrower than the previous month.

08:17

【macroscopic】

On February 11, U.S. President Trump praised the latest non-agricultural data for January and used it to reiterate his view that U.S. interest rates should be significantly reduced. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on the same day showed that the United States created 130,000 new jobs in January, far exceeding market expectations of 55,000; the unemployment rate fell from 4.4% to 4.3% in January, the lowest since August 2025.

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