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Last five days 2-16 2-14 2-13 2-12 2-11

02-13 17:18

【Tin ingot】

On February 13, the London Metal Exchange (LME) reported tin inventories of 7,440 tons, a decrease of 50 tons. Among these, registered warehouse receipts accounted for 7,070 tons, while canceled warehouse receipts stood at 370 tons, representing a cancellation rate of 4.97%.

02-13 17:18

【Maleic anhydride】

On February 13, the maleic anhydride market in Shandong remained stable, with solid anhydride ex-factory prices hovering around 4,900 yuan per ton and liquid anhydride ex-factory prices around 4,600 yuan per ton. East China auctions were suspended, and new orders were cautiously placed ahead of the holiday.

02-13 17:18

【Lead ingot】

On February 13, the London Metal Exchange (LME) reported a lead inventory of 232,650 tons, a decrease of 250 tons. This included 216,675 tons of registered warrants and 15,975 tons of canceled warrants, with canceled warrants accounting for 6.87% of the total.

02-13 17:18

【polyethylene】

The 40,000-ton-per-year ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) project of Daxie Petrochemical has been officially approved, with a total investment of approximately 630 million yuan. It is scheduled to commence production in December 2028.

02-13 17:18

【Maleic anhydride】

On February 13, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu remained stable, with solid anhydride ex-factory prices around 4,900 yuan per ton and liquid anhydride ex-factory prices around 4,950 yuan per ton. East China auctions were suspended, and major downstream industries largely entered a shutdown period.

02-13 17:17

【Zinc ingot】

On February 12, the London Metal Exchange (LME) reported zinc inventory of 102,225 tons, a decrease of 1,275 tons. Among this, registered warrants accounted for 92,975 tons, while canceled warrants stood at 9,250 tons, representing 9.05% of the total inventory.

02-13 17:17

【Petroleum coke】

On February 13, Shandong Tianhong Chemical Co., Ltd. priced petroleum coke at 2,145 yuan per ton, a decrease of 100 yuan per ton from the previous trading day. The sulfur content is approximately 4.5%. The company operates a 1.8 million tons per year delayed coking unit, with a daily petroleum coke production of 1,000 tons.

02-13 17:16

Shandong Province is actively promoting the inclusion of Dongming Petrochemical's 15 million tons of refining and 2.2 million tons of PX into the national plan. The 2026 Provincial Government Work Report highlighted this project, which involves an investment of 73.8 billion yuan to construct chemical facilities such as EVA, PO/SM, ABS, FDPE, UHMWPE, m-PP, and EPOE.

02-13 17:16

【Petroleum coke】

On February 13, the price of petroleum coke at Guangrao Zhenghe Petrochemical Co., Ltd. was 2,880 yuan per ton, an increase of 20 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day. The sulfur content is approximately 1.7-2.0. The company operates an 800,000-ton-per-year delayed coking unit, with a daily production of 350 tons of petroleum coke.

02-13 17:15

【Petroleum coke】

On February 13, Yatong Petrochemical quoted petroleum coke at 1,700 yuan per ton, an increase of 80 yuan per ton from the previous trading day, with a sulfur content of 3.8%. The delayed coking unit has an annual capacity of 1.2 million tons and a daily output of 850 tons.

02-13 17:12

Domestic fuel oil market prices on February 13: Low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil ex-plant quotations range from 5,250 to 5,450 yuan/ton; low-sulfur 120cst fuel oil ex-plant quotations range from 5,350 to 5,550 yuan/ton.

02-13 17:11

【Building materials】

According to the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange's notice on February 11, the night trading schedule during the 2026 Spring Festival holiday is as follows: there will be no night trading session on the evening of February 13 (Friday); the collective bidding period for all futures and options contracts will take place from 8:55 to 9:00 on the morning of February 24 (Tuesday), with night trading resuming that evening.

02-13 16:53

【Magnesium】

On February 13, the average price of primary magnesium (99.90%) was $2,540 per ton FOB Tianjin Port, up by $5; the average price was €2,140 per ton FOB Tianjin Port, unchanged.

02-13 16:47

On February 12, the CFR Japan naphtha price was $612.13 per ton, and the ethylene-naphtha processing spread was -$172.13 per ton, an increase of $5.00 per ton compared to the previous period.

02-13 16:44

On February 13, 2026, Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group Co., Ltd. announced a price increase for liquefied gas, raising the price by 30 yuan per ton to 4,510 yuan per ton. The daily production is approximately 200 tons, with low inventory levels.

02-13 16:44

Recently, the ZPC facility in Iran resumed operations at a low capacity, with 100,000 tons shipped in February and an expected import volume of 650,000 tons in March.

02-13 16:43

Recently, the 100,000-ton/year biomass green methanol project by Tianjin Dagang Saihong Environment was approved. Using Arundo donax as raw material, the project offers negative carbon benefits.

02-13 16:41

The China Coal Da'an 100,000-ton/year green methanol demonstration project has been approved for filing, with a total investment of 1.863 billion yuan. It is scheduled to commence construction in January 2026 and be completed by December 2027.

02-13 16:40

The China Coal Jixian Integrated Wind Power, Energy Storage, Hydrogen, and Methanol Project (total investment of 6.1 billion yuan) has completed registration. It will produce 136,000 tons of electronic-grade green methanol annually, utilizing a coupled technology of green electricity and biomass tail gas.

02-13 16:35

On February 13, the corn futures for ethanol feedstock once again exceeded 2,300 yuan/ton. Deep-processing enterprises continued to adjust prices before the holiday, with high ethanol feedstock costs in Northeast China providing strong support.

02-13 16:34

【Ethyl alcohol】

In 2025, bioethanol consumption in France increased by 15% year-on-year, exceeding 19 million hectoliters, with E85 accounting for one-third of the total.

02-13 16:32

【Ethyl alcohol】

In early 2026, U.S. ethanol production reached a record high, averaging 1.196 million barrels per day; inventories exceeded 24 million barrels, and exports increased by approximately 5% year-on-year.

02-13 16:31

【Ethyl alcohol】

From July 1, 2026, tanker trucks transporting edible alcohol will require a permit, and the "Technical Specifications for Bulk Transportation of Liquid Food" will take effect from February 1.

02-13 16:30

【Ethyl alcohol】

Heilongjiang's "Dual-Track System" for Ethanol Gasoline. Accelerated implementation after the 2026 Two Sessions, with ethanol gasoline and regular gasoline sold in parallel, allowing vehicle owners to choose freely; pilot programs will first be launched in cities like Harbin and Daqing, with broader promotion in the second half of 2026.

02-13 16:27

【Ethyl alcohol】

On February 13, the tax-paid delivered price of modified ethanol in Brazil was 9,885 yuan per ton.

02-13 16:26

【Ethyl alcohol】

On February 13, the landed duty-paid price of modified ethanol in the United States was 7,995 yuan per ton.

02-13 16:19

【Silicomanganese】

According to incomplete statistics, as of February 12, the national inventory of manganese silicon enterprises reached 381,800 tons, an increase of 4,000 tons month-on-month. Among them, Inner Mongolia had 62,300 tons, up by 2,000 tons month-on-month; Ningxia had 304,000 tons, up by 2,000 tons month-on-month; Guangxi had 2,000 tons, unchanged; Guizhou had 1,500 tons, unchanged; (Shanxi, Gansu, Shaanxi) had 10,000 tons, down by 1,000 tons month-on-month; (Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing) had 2,000 tons, unchanged.

02-13 16:19

【Silicomanganese】

According to statistics, the operating rate of manganese silicon enterprises nationwide this week was 35.57%, a decrease of 0.20% compared to last week; the daily average production was 27,335 tons, an increase of 50 tons.

02-13 16:07

【Acetic anhydride】

On February 13, the acetic anhydride market operated with a wait-and-see attitude. The price of the raw material, acetic acid, remained stable, providing decent market support. In the Shandong region, the mainstream price of acetic anhydride ranged from 4,500 to 4,550 yuan per ton, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation.

02-13 16:02

【Tin ingot】

On February 13, 2026, the tin inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 10,353 tons, an increase of 57 tons. Among these, the inventory in Shanghai was 3,969 tons, up by 24 tons; the inventory in Guangdong was 6,210 tons, up by 33 tons; and the inventory in Jiangsu was 174 tons, remaining unchanged.

02-13 16:02

On February 13, the quotation for Maoming Nanhai (South China) LLDPE 7042 was 6,750 yuan per ton, down by 100 yuan per ton.

02-13 16:00

【Lead ingot】

On February 13, 2026, the lead inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 51,332 tons, a decrease of 1,636 tons compared to the previous trading day. Among them, the inventory in the Shanghai area was 3,558 tons, unchanged; the Guangdong area had 3,436 tons, an increase of 396 tons; the Jiangsu area had 12,787 tons, an increase of 998 tons; the Zhejiang area had 16,886 tons, a decrease of 3,030 tons; and the Tianjin area had 14,665 tons, unchanged.

02-13 15:58

On February 13, Fujian Refining & Petrochemical (South China) LLDPE 7042 was quoted at 6,800 yuan per ton, down by 100 yuan per ton.

02-13 15:56

On February 13, Maoming Petrochemical (South China Branch) quoted LDPE 2426H at 8,600 yuan per ton, a decrease of 50 yuan per ton.

02-13 15:56

【macroscopic】

According to an announcement released by Guodian Power on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in 2025, the company's consolidated financial statements reported a total power generation of 467.465 billion kilowatt-hours and a grid-connected electricity volume of 444.384 billion kilowatt-hours, representing year-on-year increases of 1.74% and 1.76%, respectively. On a comparable basis, the figures rose by 2.52% and 2.53% compared to the same period last year.

02-13 15:56

【Zinc ingot】

On February 13, 2026, the zinc inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 45,693 tons, an increase of 2,633 tons compared to the previous trading day. Among these, the inventory in Shanghai was 6,194 tons, an increase of 74 tons; in Guangdong, it was 7,655 tons, an increase of 757 tons; in Jiangsu, it was 2,564 tons, an increase of 1,032 tons; in Zhejiang, it was 567 tons, an increase of 567 tons; and in Tianjin, it was 28,713 tons, an increase of 203 tons.

02-13 15:53

【Potassium sulfate】

On February 13, the mainstream ex-factory price of 52% powder potassium sulfate rose to 3,950–4,150 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton. Driven by significant price hikes in raw materials such as potassium chloride and sulfuric acid, market supply remains tight, leading to a continued upward trend in potassium sulfate prices.

02-13 15:51

On February 13, Yangzhou Shiyou raised its phenol price by 50 yuan to 6,500 yuan/ton (effective from February 5). It is reported that the 320,000-ton/year phenol-ketone unit is operating normally, with shipments primarily under contract and inventory levels remaining low.

02-13 15:49

According to customs statistics, from January to December 2025, China's cumulative ethylene imports reached 2.8242 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 26.67%; meanwhile, cumulative ethylene exports amounted to 19,800 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 75.64%.

02-13 15:48

On February 13, Zhejiang Petrochemical increased its phenol price by 250 yuan, setting it at 6,500 yuan per ton for ex-warehouse pickup in Jiangyin. This price has been effective since February 11. Both the first-phase 650,000-ton/year phenol-ketone unit and the second-phase 650,000-ton/year phenol-ketone unit are operating normally, with moderate inventory levels. Sales are primarily focused on contract customers for external phenol use.

02-13 14:55

【Isobutyraldehyde】

On February 13, Hualu Hengsheng Co., Ltd. had an isobutyraldehyde production capacity of 20,000 tons. The ex-factory price of isobutyraldehyde was quoted at 6,550 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton.

02-13 14:45

On February 13, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. reduced the price of isopropanol by 50 yuan, with the latest ex-factory price at 5,500 yuan per ton.

02-13 14:40

On February 13, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. reduced the listed price of its acetone product by 100 yuan, setting it at 4,850 yuan per ton. It is reported that the company's two phenol-ketone units, with a combined annual capacity of 700,000 tons, are operating normally and shipping products as planned.

02-13 14:37

【Nitric acid】

On February 13, influenced by weak downstream demand due to pre-Spring Festival market sentiment and fluctuations in the price of raw material liquid ammonia, the price of concentrated nitric acid continued to decline. The mainstream transaction price in the Shandong region was between 1,550 and 1,650 yuan per ton, a decrease of 50 yuan per ton.

02-13 14:37

On February 13, Shandong Shengfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted the execution price of DOP at 7,550 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton.

02-13 14:35

【Sodium Bicarbonate】

On February 13, the price of baking soda in Qinghai remained stable, with ex-factory prices ranging around 990-1,100 yuan per ton. Due to moderate downstream demand, it is expected to consolidate in the near future.

02-13 14:33

【Caustic soda】

On February 13, the price of baking soda in the Inner Mongolia region remained stable, with quotations ranging from 800 to 900 yuan per ton. The upstream soda ash prices also showed a consolidation trend, while downstream demand remained moderate with purchases made as needed. Overall, the baking soda market is expected to continue its consolidation phase.

02-13 14:31

【Caustic soda】

On February 13, the market price of liquid caustic soda in Henan generally declined. The ex-factory price of 32% liquid caustic soda in the region was around 2,050–2,150 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis), with the mainstream transaction price around 2,050 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis). The transaction price for 48% liquid caustic soda was around 2,100 yuan/ton (on a 100% basis).

02-13 14:28

【Caustic soda】

As of February 12, 2026, the inventory of fixed liquid caustic soda samples from enterprises with a capacity of 200,000 tons and above nationwide stood at 442,900 tons (wet tons), a decrease of 6.03% month-on-month and 7.35% year-on-year.

02-13 14:27

【Cyclohexanone】

On February 13, the price of cyclohexanone at Hualu Hengsheng Chemical was set at 7,050 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton compared to the previous working day.

02-13 14:26

The mainstream quotation range for toluene in the South China market today is 5,430-5,500 yuan/ton, down by 50 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. Sinopec South China's listed toluene prices: Guangzhou Petrochemical at 5,500 yuan/ton, Maoming Petrochemical at 5,500 yuan/ton, and Sinopec-Zhongke Refinery at 5,500 yuan/ton. Spot trading tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival, with the domestic toluene and xylene markets consolidating sideways. Overnight crude oil prices fell sharply, coupled with weak futures trends in benzene and PX, creating bearish pressure on the aromatics market. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will remain weak and consolidate overall before the Spring Festival.

02-13 14:26

【Caustic soda】

On February 13, Shandong Dezhou Shihua adjusted its liquid caustic soda prices, with the acceptance price for 32% ion-membrane caustic soda increasing by 20 yuan/ton to 720 yuan/ton. The 400,000-ton chlor-alkali plant is operating normally.

02-13 14:25

The mainstream quotation range for xylene in the South China market is 5,600-5,800 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. Sinopec South China's listed prices for xylene are as follows: Guangzhou Petrochemical isomer at 5,850 yuan/ton, Maoming Petrochemical isomer at 5,850 yuan/ton, and Zhongke Refining & Chemical isomer at 5,850 yuan/ton. Spot trading tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival, with the domestic toluene and xylene markets consolidating sideways. Overnight crude oil prices fell sharply, coupled with weak futures trends in pure benzene and PX, creating bearish pressure on the aromatics market. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will remain weak and consolidate overall before the Spring Festival.

02-13 14:25

【Caustic soda】

On February 13, Shandong Luxi Chemical increased the price of liquid caustic soda, with the quotation for 32% ion-exchange membrane caustic soda rising to 650 yuan per ton. The 400,000-ton-per-year chlor-alkali plant is operating normally.

02-13 14:22

【Cotton Lint】

The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) stated in a report that Brazil's cotton planting area is projected to reach 2,010,513 hectares in 2026, a decrease of 0.5% from the previous month's estimate and a 6.2% decline compared to the previous year. The forecast for seed cotton production is 8,793,287 tons, down 0.6% from the previous month's estimate and an 11.0% drop from the previous year's output.

02-13 14:21

On February 13, Changyi Zuohu Salt Chemical Bromine is temporarily not offering quotes; prices will be negotiated on a per-order basis. The facility has an annual production capacity of 4,500 tons.

02-13 14:20

The operating rate of bromine enterprises this period (20260206-0212) was 6.07%, remaining unchanged from the previous week.

02-13 14:19

On February 13, the PVC market in Linyi experienced a slight decline, with a weak performance in the futures market. The spot market adjusted accordingly, with dealers lowering their offers by 20-30 yuan. Market sentiment was generally subdued, though transaction volumes remained acceptable. The current mainstream quotation for calcium carbide method type 5 is in the range of 4,730-4,800 yuan per ton.

02-13 14:18

From February 3 to 6, the overall design review for the second phase of the Gulei Refining and Chemical Integration Project in Fujian was held in Beijing. The second phase of the project plans to construct over 30 refining and chemical units, including a 16 million tons per year oil refining facility, a 1.5 million tons per year ethylene plant, and a 2 million tons per year aromatics unit.

02-13 14:17

【Hot rolled coil】

This week, the average loss per ton of coke for 30 independent coking plants nationwide was 8 yuan/ton. In Shanxi, the average profit for quasi-first-grade coke was 17 yuan/ton, while in Shandong, it was 48 yuan/ton. In Inner Mongolia, the average loss for second-grade coke was 46 yuan/ton.

02-13 14:17

【Sulfuric acid】

On February 13, Dongying Qirun Chemical Co., Ltd. released a quick update on sulfuric acid prices: 98% acid is priced at 970 yuan per ton, with an annual production capacity of 80,000 tons. The sulfuric acid plant is operating normally.

02-13 14:17

【Steel Billet】

Among 51 short-process and billet-adjusting steel production enterprises nationwide, 4% maintained normal operations during the Spring Festival. The primary resumption of production after the holiday is concentrated around two key periods: February 24–26 (the eighth to tenth day of the lunar new year) and after March 3 (the fifteenth day of the first lunar month).

02-13 14:16

【Steel Billet】

As of February 12, the national social inventory of steel billets reached 1.955 million tons, increasing by 203,400 tons week-on-week, approaching a historical high. By region, the social inventory in Tangshan stood at 1.8679 million tons, rising by 10.59% week-on-week and 43.95% year-on-year.

02-13 14:16

【Dichloromethane】

On February 13, Shandong Jinling increased the ex-factory price of methylene chloride bulk water. The current price is 1,650 yuan/ton ex-factory cash payment at the Dawang plant and 1,630 yuan/ton ex-factory cash payment at the Dongying plant.

02-13 14:15

【Sulfuric acid】

On February 13, Jiangsu Shuangshi (Zhangjiagang) Fine Chemicals announced sulfuric acid prices, with ex-factory quotes for 93% acid and 98% acid at 1,350 yuan per ton, and prices negotiable upon transaction. The company operates sulfur-based sulfuric acid production facilities with a total annual capacity of 2.3 million tons and a daily output of 3,500 tons, primarily supplying the fine chemicals industry.

02-13 14:15

【Dichloromethane】

On February 13, Shandong Dongyue increased the ex-factory price of methylene chloride bulk water by 20 yuan/ton, quoting 1660 yuan/ton ex-factory spot exchange, with an additional 20 yuan/ton for acceptance.

02-13 14:14

【Dichloromethane】

On February 13, the ex-factory price of methylene chloride bulk water at Dongying Huatai was raised by 20 yuan/ton, with the current offer at 1,630 yuan/ton ex-factory spot payment.

02-13 14:14

【Hydrochloric acid】

On February 13, the hydrochloric acid unit at Dongming Petrochemical was operating normally. Today, the manufacturer reduced its quotation by 30 yuan, with the price for 31% hydrochloric acid now at 70 yuan per ton. Sales are satisfactory, and inventory levels are normal.

02-13 14:13

【Calcium carbide】

On February 13, Shaanxi Shenmu Electrochemical has ample supply of first-grade products, with the ex-factory price of first-grade calcium carbide quoted at 2,600 yuan per ton. Actual transactions are subject to negotiation.

02-13 14:11

【Calcium carbide】

On February 13, the ex-factory price of first-grade calcium carbide in Ningxia was reported at 2,650 yuan per ton, with smooth shipments. Actual transactions are primarily negotiated.

02-13 14:09

【Calcium carbide】

On February 13, Ningxia Xingertai Calcium Carbide operated all four furnaces at full capacity, with an ex-factory quoted price of 2,680 yuan per ton. A small quantity of crushed calcium carbide was available for external sales, and actual transaction prices were negotiable.

02-13 14:06

【Phosphoric acid】

On February 13, the market price of 85% industrial phosphoric acid in Hubei region was around 6,800-7,000 yuan per ton, remaining stable, with transactions primarily negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

02-13 14:05

【Sodium metabisulfite】

On February 13, the quoted price for industrial-grade sodium metabisulfite (96.5% content) in the Shanghai market was 2,300 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton, with inventory at approximately 20%.

02-13 14:05

【Phosphoric acid】

On February 13, the ex-factory quotation for 85% industrial phosphoric acid in the Sichuan region was around 6,700-7,000 yuan per ton, with stable prices and transactions primarily negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

02-13 14:03

【Ammonium biphosphate】

On February 13, the market quotation for 55% powder monoammonium phosphate in Hubei was around 3,840-3,900 yuan per ton, with stable prices and actual transactions subject to negotiation.

02-13 14:03

On February 13, Hualu Hengsheng's ex-factory quotation for melamine was 5,400 yuan per ton, an increase of 100 yuan per ton compared to the previous quotation date.

02-13 14:03

【Ammonium biphosphate】

On February 13, the market reference price for 55% powder monoammonium phosphate in the Henan region was around 3,900-3,950 yuan per ton, with stable prices and actual transactions subject to negotiation.

02-13 14:02

【Potassium nitrate】

On February 13, the Zhenxing Potassium Nitrate Plant in Wenshui County, Shanxi Province, quoted the ex-factory price of industrial-grade potassium nitrate at 4,300 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton compared to the previous quotation day. The plant has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons.

02-13 14:01

【Potassium nitrate】

On February 13, the ex-factory price of industrial-grade potassium nitrate from Aoxin Chemical Co., Ltd. in Shifang City was quoted at 4,900 yuan per ton, a decrease of 300 yuan per ton compared to the previous quotation date.

02-13 13:58

【Color coated sheet】

This week, the supply of five major steel products was 7.9406 million tons, a decrease of 258,400 tons from the previous week, down 3.2%. The total inventory reached 14.4273 million tons, an increase of 1.0498 million tons from the previous week, up 7.8%. The weekly apparent consumption was 6.8908 million tons, a decrease of 9.4% from the previous week.

02-13 13:57

【Ammonium sulfate】

On February 13, Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. announced its latest ex-factory prices for ammonium sulfate: caprolactam-grade bulk ammonium sulfate at 1,200 yuan per ton and power plant-grade ammonium sulfate at 1,095 yuan per ton. Prices remain stable, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation.

02-13 13:53

International crude oil futures closed lower on Thursday. On February 13, the prices of refined oil products from independent refineries in Northeast China rose. The overall price of 92# gasoline was in the range of 7,200–7,300 yuan/ton, while 95# gasoline was priced between 7,300–7,400 yuan/ton. Diesel prices were quoted between 5,800–5,900 yuan/ton.

02-13 13:53

On February 13, the ex-factory price of melamine in Xinji, Hebei was quoted at 5,600 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton compared to the previous working day, with negotiable transaction terms.

02-13 13:53

On February 13, the East China delivery price for caprolactam bulk water from Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. was 10,000 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation.

02-13 13:46

On February 13, Hualu Hengsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted the latest ex-factory price of medium-sized granular urea at 1,815 yuan per ton, an increase of 10 yuan per ton, with actual transaction prices subject to negotiation.

02-13 13:07

【Activated charcoal】

On February 13, the price range for Henan Songshan Technology Activated Carbon Factory is as follows: Coconut shell activated carbon (iodine value 800-1150 mg/g) is priced at 9,500-13,000 RMB per ton, with an increase of 20 RMB per ton. The current activated carbon inventory is approximately 30%, and the monthly production capacity is 300 tons.

02-13 11:32

According to a survey by the National Cotton Market Monitoring System, as of early February 2026, the average inventory usage days of surveyed enterprises were approximately 40.8 days, an increase of 1.5 days month-on-month and 2.6 days year-on-year. It is estimated that the national cotton industrial inventory was about 894,000 tons, up 3.8% month-on-month and 6.8% year-on-year.

02-13 11:28

According to the latest announcement from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), its Socioeconomic Analysis Committee (SEAC) plans to complete the evaluation of the draft restriction proposal for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by March 2026. Following this, a new 60-day public consultation process will be initiated immediately.

02-13 11:00

Methanol offshore market closing prices remained steady on February 12: CFR Southeast Asia methanol market closed at $322.5-323.5 per ton. FOB U.S. Gulf methanol market closed at 106.5-107.5 cents per gallon; FOB Rotterdam methanol market in Europe closed at €298.5-299.5 per ton.

02-13 10:56

Recently, Guizhou Tianying New Material Technology Co., Ltd. conducted a pre-approval public disclosure of the environmental impact assessment report for the comprehensive utilization project of fluorine and aluminum resources in Wuchuan Autonomous County. The project's construction scale includes 80,000 t/a of anhydrous aluminum fluoride, 60,000 t/a of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, and 200,000 t/a of sulfuric acid production from pyrite.

02-13 10:50

On February 13, Yulin Yankuang's methanol starting price was 1,820 yuan per ton, with a quantity of 2,000 tons, and all of it was sold at this price. The company's Phase I 600,000-ton-per-year methanol plant and Phase II 800,000-ton-per-year coal-to-methanol plant are operating normally.

02-13 10:49

【Metal Silicon】

According to statistics, the weekly operating rate of industrial silicon in Xinjiang (2.6-2.12) was 47.51%.

02-13 10:49

【Coking coal】

On February 13, the price of coking coal in the Dazhou market remained stable. The mainstream large mines offered a cash price including tax of 1,150 yuan per ton for 1/3 coking coal with specifications A10.0, S0.5, V30, and G80, on a delivered basis.

02-13 10:48

【Coking coal】

On February 13, the price of coking coal in the Panzhihua market remained stable. The mainstream large mines offered a cash price including tax of 1,300 yuan per ton for the main coking coal with specifications A10.0, S0.8, V18, and G70, delivered ex-rail.

02-13 10:48

【Coking coal】

On February 13, the monthly price of coking coal at the Panzhou market in Liupanshui increased. Major mainstream mines raised the price of low-sulfur primary coking coal by 40-50 yuan/ton to 1,520 yuan/ton. The price of 1/3 coking coal (fat coal) was increased by 40-50 yuan/ton to 1,500-1,510 yuan/ton, while lean coking coal saw a price hike of 40-50 yuan/ton to 1,290-1,300 yuan/ton. These prices, effective from February 1, are all ex-factory prices including cash and taxes.

02-13 10:46

In accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Impact Assessment Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the Environmental Protection Management of Construction Projects, the first public notice for the environmental impact assessment of the Jinko High-Efficiency Solar Cell 213 Upgrade Project has been issued.

02-13 10:44

【Non-ferrous metals】

According to data from the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, as of February 11, the total number of industrial silicon warehouse receipts reached 19,317 lots, an increase of 1,200 lots compared to the previous week, equivalent to 96,585 tons of industrial silicon, marking a weekly increase of 6,000 tons.

02-13 10:39

On February 13, the average price of domestic #1 antimony ingot was 166,000 yuan per ton, #0 antimony ingot was 168,000 yuan per ton, and 50% antimony concentrate was 144,000 yuan per ton, remaining unchanged from the previous trading day. The domestic antimony market has entered the pre-holiday winding-down phase, with trading activity expected to continue weakening. Smelters and holders are maintaining firm prices and holding back sales, while downstream purchases are limited to essential needs, keeping the market relatively stable.

02-13 10:39

It is understood that BASF's TDI unit in South Korea is scheduled for maintenance from February 25 to March 15, 2026. The annual production capacity of this unit is approximately 160,000 tons.

02-13 10:37

The mainstream spot quotation range for toluene in East China is between 5,400 and 5,450 yuan per ton, a decrease of 50 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day. Spot trading activity tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival. The domestic toluene and xylene markets are consolidating sideways. Overnight crude oil prices fell sharply, coupled with weak trends in benzene and PX futures, exerting downward pressure on the aromatics market. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will remain weak and consolidate overall before the Spring Festival.

02-13 10:37

【Cotton yarn】

In January, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for China's cotton textile industry stood at 58.68%, an increase of 3.18 percentage points from the previous month. Among the sub-indices, the new orders index and the operating rate index continued to rise to relatively high levels, while the production volume index saw a slight decline but remained above the boom-or-bust line.

02-13 10:36

【Cotton Lint】

As of 24:00 on February 11, the notarized inspection weight for the 2025 cotton year reached 7.4772 million tons. Among this, Xinjiang accounted for 7.3768 million tons, an increase of 1.0855 million tons compared to the same period last year.

02-13 10:33

【Agricultural & sideline products】

Official statistics from Kazakhstan show that oilseed production reached a record 4.95 million tons in 2025. In comparison, the output was 3.33 million tons in 2024 and 2.18 million tons in 2023.

02-13 10:33

On February 12, China's soda ash enterprises recorded a shipment volume of 785,400 tons this week, marking a 6.50% increase compared to the previous week. The overall shipment rate for soda ash reached 99.13%.

02-13 10:32

On February 12, the domestic soda ash inventory this week reached 1.588 million tons, an increase of 0.61% compared to Monday. This includes 831,600 tons of light soda ash and 756,400 tons of heavy soda ash.

02-13 10:30

In the week of February 12, the operating rate of soda ash was 85.18%, an increase of 1.93% compared to the previous week; the output of soda ash reached 792,300 tons, up 2.32% from the previous week.

02-13 10:30

On February 13, Sinopec South China Company's listed price for xylene: Guangzhou Petrochemical isomer at 5,850 yuan/ton, Maoming Petrochemical isomer at 5,850 yuan/ton, and Sinopec-Zhanjiang Refining & Chemical isomer at 5,850 yuan/ton. Spot trading tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival, with the domestic toluene and xylene markets consolidating sideways. Overnight crude oil prices fell sharply, coupled with weak futures trends in pure benzene and PX, creating bearish pressure on the aromatics market. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will remain weak and consolidate overall before the Spring Festival.

02-13 10:28

On February 13, Sinopec South China Company's listed price for toluene: Guangzhou Petrochemical set at 5,500 yuan/ton, Maoming Petrochemical at 5,500 yuan/ton, and Zhongke Refining & Chemical at 5,500 yuan/ton. Spot trading tends to be subdued before the Spring Festival. The domestic toluene and xylene markets are consolidating sideways. Overnight crude oil prices fell sharply, coupled with weak futures trends in pure benzene and PX, creating bearish pressure on the aromatics market. It is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will generally remain weak and consolidate before the Spring Festival.

02-13 10:10

【Cotton Lint】

According to the latest data released by the National Cotton Council (NCC) of the United States, the intended cotton planting area in the U.S. for 2026 is 9 million acres, a decrease of 3.2% year-on-year. This includes 8.8 million acres of upland cotton, down 3.4% year-on-year, and 161,000 acres of Pima cotton, an increase of 14% year-on-year.

02-13 10:08

According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for the period of January 30 to February 5, 2026, the net export sales of U.S. upland cotton for the 2025/26 marketing year reached 52,400 metric tons, down 8% from the previous week and 23% below the average of the preceding four weeks. Shipments totaled 42,800 metric tons, a decrease of 20% from the previous week and 10% below the average of the preceding four weeks.

02-13 10:07

On February 12, the quoted prices at China's main ports saw a slight increase. The international cotton price index (SM) stood at 73.50 cents per pound, up by 0.83 cents per pound, equivalent to a general trade port delivery price of 12,690 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 71.85 cents per pound, rising by 0.92 cents per pound, equivalent to a general trade port delivery price of 12,409 yuan per ton.

02-13 09:57

【Wastepaper】

On February 13, 2026, Henry Paper in Xinxiang, Henan adjusted its purchase price for Grade A waste paper cartons, reducing it by 20 RMB per ton. The adjusted price, including regular factory invoice, is 1480 RMB per ton.

02-13 09:53

【Wastepaper】

On February 13, 2026, Tianjin Nine Dragons Paper adjusted its purchase price for Grade A linerboard, reducing the wastepaper purchase price by 20 RMB per ton. The adjusted price upon delivery to the factory is 1,400 RMB per ton.

02-13 09:53

【1,3-butadiene】

On February 13, Sinopec's sales companies implemented a price of 10,300 yuan/ton for butadiene, unchanged from the previous trading day. With the holiday approaching, market trading has slowed down, and there is no significant pressure on the supply side. Sellers hold optimistic expectations for the recovery of rigid demand after the holiday, supporting the firm prices of some post-holiday delivery supplies. However, influenced by the fluctuating performance of downstream synthetic rubber futures, terminal buyers remain cautious. It is expected that the domestic butadiene market will maintain a narrow range of fluctuations in the short term.

02-13 09:52

On February 13, some domestic BDO plants are scheduled for maintenance: Inner Mongolia Junzheng's 300,000-ton BDO plant is operating stably, primarily supplying its downstream PTMEG for internal use and contract deliveries, with no spot quotations available at the moment. A catalyst replacement maintenance is planned for mid-March, expected to last 10 days.

02-13 09:44

【Thermal Coal】

On February 12, the CCTD thermal coal index: 5500CV at 707 yuan/ton (+4); 5000CV at 629 yuan/ton (+5); 4500CV at 541 yuan/ton (+4).

02-13 09:42

【Thermal Coal】

On February 12, the CCI thermal coal index: 5500 kcal at 711 yuan/ton (+5); 5000 kcal at 632 yuan/ton (+5); 4500 kcal at 544 yuan/ton (+5).

02-13 09:42

On February 13, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted the latest price of styrene at 7,420 yuan per ton, a decrease of 20 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day.

02-13 09:32

On February 12, the MTBE international market closed lower: The closing price of the Asian MTBE market decreased by $6.04/ton compared to the previous trading day, with FOB Singapore settling at $670.32-672.32/ton. The European MTBE market closing price fell by $20/ton compared to the previous trading day, with FOB ARA settling at $762.24-762.74/ton. The U.S. MTBE market closing price dropped by $22.31/ton compared to the previous trading day, with FOB U.S. Gulf settling at $706.87-707.22/ton (equivalent to 199.59-199.69 cents/gallon).

02-13 09:29

It is reported that Brunei's BMC 850,000-ton-per-year methanol unit experienced an unexpected shutdown last weekend (February 6) and is preliminarily expected to restart this weekend (February 15) or early next week.

02-13 09:28

【Corrugated paper】

Jiulong Paper's Tianjin base will have a 10-day shutdown of the PM31 machine from February 16 to February 25, involving the production of corrugated paper.

02-13 09:27

【Kraft cardboard】

Jiulong Paper's Tianjin base will have a 10-day shutdown of PM27 from February 16 to February 25, and a 14-day shutdown of PM25 from February 16 to March 1, involving kraft paper and recycled kraft paper.

02-13 09:27

【Kraft cardboard】

Jiulong Paper's Dongguan base has shut down machines PM12 and PM13 for 17 days from February 15 to March 3; the paper type involved is kraft paper.

02-13 09:26

【Kraft cardboard】

Jiulong Paper's Chongqing base will have a 13-day shutdown of the PM33 machine from February 15 to February 27, involving paper types such as grey back white, Hailong kraft paper, coated kraft paper, and white-faced kraft paper.

02-13 09:25

【Corrugated paper】

Shanying Paper's Anhui base will have a 5-day shutdown of machine PM05 from February 15 to February 19, affecting paper types T-paper and high-strength corrugated paper. Additionally, machine PM01 will be shut down for 8 days from February 15 to February 22, impacting paper types such as purple fir, silver fir, and red fir.

02-13 09:25

【Corrugated paper】

Shanying Paper Central China Base will have a 10-day shutdown of PM12 from February 15 to February 24, affecting T-paper and high-strength corrugated paper.

02-13 09:24

【Kraft cardboard】

Guangxi Jianhui Paper Industry will shut down machines No. 5 and No. 6 for 10 days from February 14 to February 24, involving paper types such as high-strength corrugated paper and premium kraft paper.

02-13 09:23

【1,3-butadiene】

Thursday (February 12) Asia Butadiene Market Closing: South Korea FOB quoted at $1245-1253/ton; China CFR quoted at $1265-1273/ton.

02-13 09:02

【calcium carbonate】

On February 13, 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 conditions remained stable.

02-13 08:59

【Lithium carbonate】

The Managing Director of the Democratic Republic of Congo's state-owned mining company, Cominiere, recently stated that Manono Lithium will produce its first batch of lithium ore in June, followed immediately by the commencement of exports.

02-13 08:56

【Ammonium nitrate】

On February 13, the price trend of ammonium nitrate in the Hebei region remained stable, with mainstream negotiations in the market ranging from 3,100 to 3,200 yuan per ton. Production operations among market suppliers were stable. Recently, the market price of upstream raw materials has declined, and downstream procurement has been weak, leading to a temporarily steady trend in the ammonium nitrate market.

02-13 08:52

【Lithium hydroxide】

According to a Jefferies research report, the global lithium market is expected to remain in a deficit from 2026 to 2028, with a shortage equivalent to approximately 5-10 days of demand in 2026-2027. This deficit pattern is likely to support lithium prices.

02-13 08:51

【1,3-butadiene】

On Thursday (February 12), the international butadiene market closed steady: European butadiene FOB Rotterdam was quoted at $930-938 per ton; FD Northwest Europe settled at €750-758 per ton.

02-13 08:47

【Lithium carbonate】

Goldman Sachs predicts that spodumene prices will gradually face downward pressure as supply increases in the second half of 2026: Q1 2026 is expected to be $1,700/ton, Q2 $1,650/ton, Q3 $1,400/ton, Q4 $1,175/ton, with an annual average of $1,481/ton; 2027 is projected to further decline to $1,103/ton, and 2028 to $1,210/ton.

02-13 08:46

On February 12, the closing prices of the styrene market in Asia remained stable, with closing prices at $960-965 per ton FOB Korea and $960-965 per ton CFR China.

02-13 08:29

On February 12, the closing price of paraxylene in the Asian market fell by USD 7 per ton, settling at USD 885-887 per ton FOB Korea and USD 910-912 per ton CFR China.

02-13 08:27

【macroscopic】

Data released by the National Energy Administration shows that in 2025, the national wind and solar power generation will increase by 25% year-on-year, accounting for 22% of power generation, effectively driving renewable energy to account for nearly 40% of power generation. In 2025, my country's new installed capacity of renewable energy will be 452 million kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 21%.

02-13 08:26

On February 12, the U.S. paraxylene market closed with a decline of $7 per ton, settling at $962-$972 per ton FOB U.S. Gulf.

02-13 08:26

【macroscopic】

The UK's GDP grew by 0.1% month-on-month in the fourth quarter of 2025, which was worse than the expected 0.2%. In December, it also grew by only 0.1%. The UK economy will grow by 1.3% in 2025.

02-13 08:26

【macroscopic】

Initial jobless claims in the United States fell 5000 to 227,000 last week, but were higher than market expectations of 222,000. The number of people who renewed their claims for unemployment benefits in the previous week increased by 21,000 to 1.862 million, and the market expected 1.85 million.

02-13 08:08

【Natural rubber】

According to the Malaysian Department of Statistics on February 12, natural rubber exports in December 2025 decreased by 27.5% year-on-year and 12.7% month-on-month to 32,139 tons. Among these, 49.9% were exported to China, followed by Germany at 16.4%, the UAE at 4.8%, Portugal at 3.9%, and Egypt at 3.7%.

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