On September 3rd, the market of n-butyl acetate in North China continued to rise. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 6975 yuan per ton, with an increase of 60 yuan per ton. The upstream acetic acid price rose, market sentiment was bullish, the quotation of n-butyl acetate moved up, and actual transactions shall be subject to negotiation.

On September 3rd, the market of butyl acetate in East China rose strongly. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 7175 yuan per ton, with an increase of 75 yuan per ton. The price of upstream acetic acid rose, the market mentality was bullish, the quotation of butyl acetate was raised, and the actual transaction shall be subject to negotiation.

On September 3rd, the ethyl acetate market in North China maintained a consolidated operation. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 5670 yuan per ton. The upstream acetic acid price rose, and the market sentiment was optimistic. The downstream side was not accepting the high prices, and some enterprises slightly lowered their quotations. The actual transaction shall be subject to negotiation.

On September 3rd, the ethyl acetate market in East China rose strongly. the ex-factory price of enterprises was around 5910 yuan per ton, with an increase of 160 yuan per ton. The upstream market rose, the market atmosphere was bullish, enterprises raised their quotations, and the actual transactions in the market were mainly based on negotiations.

On September 3, the market price of acetic anhydride continued to rise. Supported by strong raw materials, downstream buyers followed up on demand as needed, and industry players were strongly optimistic about price increases. The price of acetic anhydride in Shandong Province was raised by 100-120 yuan per ton, with the mainstream negotiated price ranging from 5660 to 6000 yuan per ton, and actual orders shall be subject to negotiation.

On September 3rd, Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng raised the price of acetic anhydride by 100 yuan per ton, with the bulk water price quoted at 6000 yuan per ton. Actual transaction prices are mainly based on negotiations. Raw material acetic acid provides strong support, market sentiment is strongly bullish, and the acetic anhydride market continues to rise.

On September 3rd, Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng raised the price of acetic acid by 50 yuan per ton. The current bulk water price is 3500 yuan per ton. The manufacturer's inventory is not high, the market sentiment is strongly bullish, downstream demand follows as needed, corporate quotations continue to rise, and actual transaction prices are mainly based on negotiations.

On September 3rd, the quotation of polyester staple fiber from Hongdou New Materials was raised by 50 yuan/ton, and the semi-delustering 1.56*38 cotton-type staple fiber was priced at 8500 yuan/ton.

On September 3rd, the quotation of petroleum coke from Qirun Petrochemical was 2033 yuan/ton, up 110 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, with sulfur content 5.0, vanadium content 630, water deduction 5%, and the delayed coking unit has an annual capacity of 1.6 million tons with a daily output of 700 tons.

On September 3rd, the price of petroleum coke from Guangrao Zhenghe Petrochemical Co., Ltd. was 3470 yuan per ton, an increase of 70 yuan per ton compared to the previous trading day. The specifications are S:1.6-1.8, V:160-180. The 800,000-ton-per-year delayed coking unit has a daily petroleum coke output of 350 tons.

As of September 3, 2026, the tin inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 4,665 tons, a decrease of 267 tons from the previous trading day. Among them, the inventory in Shanghai was 1,615 tons, down 168 tons; the inventory in Guangdong was 3,032 tons, down 99 tons; and the inventory in Jiangsu was 18 tons, unchanged.

On September 3, the price of emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber of CNPC East China Marketing Company increased by 200 yuan/ton. The ex-warehouse prices of Fushun 1502 and Lanzhou Petrochemical 1500E are 15300 yuan/ton, which are the ex-warehouse prices in East China.

The Guangzhou Petrochemical PS production plant has a total annual capacity of 60,000 tons, and the current load is one turbine modified. At present, the supply of goods is normal, and merchants follow the market for spot goods, with decent trading.

On September 3, the price of acetone from Zhejiang Petrochemical was raised by 300 yuan to 7500 yuan/ton for pickup at Jiangyin warehouse. The 650,000-ton/year phenol-acetone plant in Phase I and the 650,000-ton/year phenol-acetone plant in Phase II are operating normally, with moderate inventory.

On September 3rd, Yangzhou Shiyou's 320,000 tons/year phenol ketone unit operated normally. The price was increased by 200 yuan to 7700 yuan per ton. The contracts were mainly shipped as planned, and the inventory was not high.

As of September 3, 2026, the zinc futures inventory at the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 95,992 tons, an increase of 248 tons from the previous trading day. Among them, the inventory in Shanghai was 9,940 tons, an increase of 75 tons; the inventory in Guangdong was 17,117 tons, an increase of 151 tons; the inventory in Jiangsu was 5,809 tons, an increase of 247 tons; the inventory in Zhejiang was 9,733 tons, unchanged; the inventory in Tianjin was 53,393 tons, a decrease of 225 tons.

On September 3rd, Jiangsu Xinhai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. raised the quoted price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 300 yuan, with the latest quoted price at 8955 yuan per ton. Please contact for detailed negotiation on actual orders.

On September 3rd, the FOB market price of metallic silicon 553# at Tianjin Port in China rose. The reference price of 553# metallic silicon at FOB Tianjin Port was around 1300~1330 US dollars per ton, with an increase of 10 US dollars per ton.

On September 3rd, the market price of metallic silicon 441# at the FOB Huangpu Port domestic area rose. The reference price of the 441# market at the FOB Huangpu Port area was around 1340~1370 US dollars per ton, with an increase of 10 US dollars per ton.

On September 3rd, the 400,000-ton/year phenol-acetone plant of Gaohua Materials operated normally, mainly delivering goods under contracts, with low inventory. The price of acetone was set at 7500 yuan per ton, implemented on the 2nd, with spot payment for self-pickup.

On September 3rd, the 150,000 tons/year phenol-ketone plant in Harbin, Blue Star operated normally. The price of acetone was increased by 200 to 8100 yuan per ton, and shipments were made as planned.

On September 3rd, methanol prices fell in Shandong region: The negotiated delivery spot price of methanol in Zibo, Shandong reached 3250 yuan/ton, down 110 yuan/ton; The methanol price in central Shandong was quoted at 3350 yuan/ton. The methanol market price in Dongying, Shandong reached 3240 yuan/ton delivered spot exchange, down 115 yuan/ton. The ex-factory price of methanol in Jining is referenced at 3300-3300 yuan/ton for factory withdrawal spot exchange, and the delivery price in Linyi is referenced at 3330-3370 yuan/ton delivered spot exchange.

On September 3rd, the price of cobalt powder (-200 mesh, -300 mesh) on the Shanghai spot market fell. The quoted price was 405-425 yuan per kilogram, with an average price of 415 yuan per kilogram, which was 5 yuan per kilogram lower than the previous trading day.

According to the weekly survey conducted by the Brazilian National Association of Cereal Exporters (ANEC), Brazil's soybean exports in August 2026 will reach 9.53 million tons, lower than the 10.25 million tons estimated one week ago. This is also the third consecutive week of downward revisions to the forecast, with the initial monthly estimate standing at 10.88 million tons.

On September 3, the quotation of sugar manufacturing enterprises and distributors in Guangzhou was 5180-5240 yuan per ton, up 10 yuan per ton compared with the quotation on the 2nd. As of the end of July, Guangxi had sold a total of 5.484 million tons of sugar, a decrease of 12,100 tons compared with the same period last year.

On September 3rd, the quoted price of dibutyl phthalate (DBP) from Shandong Shengfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. stood at 9355 yuan per ton, marking an increase of 100 yuan per ton.

On September 3rd, Shandong Shengfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted a price of 9,805 yuan per ton for dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), an increase of 150 yuan per ton from the previous quotation.

On September 3rd, the equipment with a total annual production capacity of 240,000 tons for DBP and DIBP of Kaifeng Jiuhong Chemical Co., Ltd. operated normally. The quotation of DBP was 9500 yuan per ton, an increase of 150 yuan per ton, and downstream customers had general purchasing enthusiasm.

On September 3, the equipment with a total annual production capacity of 240,000 tons for DBP and DIBP of Kaifeng Jiuhong Chemical Co., Ltd. operated normally. The quotation of DOTP was 10,000 yuan per ton, an increase of 100 yuan per ton. Downstream customers had general purchasing enthusiasm, and actual transaction prices were mainly negotiated.

Recently, the installation project of the disulfide ester combined unit and tank farm for the annual output 300,000 tons hydrogen peroxide and resource comprehensive utilization project of Shaanxi Meien Technology Co., Ltd., which was contracted by the Fourth Engineering Company of Shaanxi Construction Engineering Installation Group, completed the hoisting operation of the main unit distillation tower.

International crude oil market closed higher on Wednesday. On September 3rd, the refined oil product prices of local refineries in Northeast China rose. The overall price of 92# gasoline was between 9600 and 9700 yuan per ton, the price range of 95# gasoline was between 9700 and 9800 yuan per ton, and the quoted price range of diesel was between 8600 and 8700 yuan per ton.

On September 3rd, the inventory pressure in Shandong nitric acid market increased coupled with the overall weak demand. The latest ex-factory price of 98% concentrated nitric acid was around 1250-1350 yuan per ton, down 50 yuan per ton.

On September 3, Zhenjiang Liancheng Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has a phthalic anhydride production capacity of 120,000 tons. The phthalic anhydride plant is operating normally. The quoted price of phthalic anhydride is 9,500 yuan per ton, which has increased by 100 yuan per ton.

On September 3rd, the PVC market in Zibo region declined. The futures market pulled back, and the spot market lost support, leading to an overall downward trend in prices. Dealer quotes dropped by about 50 yuan compared to the previous trading day. Currently, the mainstream pickup price for calcium carbide method type 5 is in the range of 4720-4750 yuan/ton.

On September 3, the phthalic anhydride production capacity of Shijiazhuang Bailong Chemical Co., Ltd. was 80,000 tons. The phthalic anhydride plant operated normally, with limited inventory and mainly for self-use. The quoted price of phthalic anhydride was 9,300 yuan per ton, which increased by 100 yuan per ton.

On September 3, 2026, Jinchuan Company raised the ex-factory price of Jinchuan nickel from 128,300 yuan per ton to 130,900 yuan per ton, an increase of 2,600 yuan.

On the 3rd, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. raised the price of styrene in East China by 250 yuan/ton, with the latest quotation at 10,300 yuan/ton. The price of styrene in North China was raised by 200 yuan/ton, with the latest quotation at 10,100 yuan/ton, and sales remained stable.

On September 3, the annual capacity of the phthalic anhydride plant of Changzhou Xinyang is 100,000 tons. The operating rate of the manufacturer's phthalic anhydride plant is about 50%, and the inventory is low. The quoted price of phthalic anhydride is 9,500 yuan per ton, which has increased by 50 yuan per ton.

The domestic ex-factory reference price of holmium oxide rose by 10,000 yuan per ton on September 3, currently quoted at 650,000-655,000 yuan per ton, with an average price of 652,500 yuan per ton.

On September 3rd, the implemented DOP quotation of Shandong Shengfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. was 9,805 yuan per ton, an increase of 150 yuan per ton, and the actual transaction price rose.

On September 3rd, the 200,000-ton annual capacity plasticizer equipment of Dongying Yimeide Chemical Industry operated normally. The ex-factory price of DOP was 9,650 yuan per ton, up 50 yuan per ton, and the actual transaction price rose.

On September 3rd, the overall domestic coconut shell activated carbon market showed a stable and slightly strong trend. The price range of activated carbon plants from Henan Songshan Technology is as follows: coconut shell activated carbon (iodine value (800-1150 mg/g): 9500-13000 yuan/ton, with a price increase of 50 yuan/ton.

On September 3, the ex-factory bulk price of dichloromethane from Luxi Chemical was 2250 yuan per ton, with an increase of 50 yuan per ton.

On September 3rd, the 260,000-ton annual capacity plasticizer equipment of Zhenjiang Liancheng Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. operated normally. The ex-factory price of DOP was 9,950 yuan per ton, an increase of 100 yuan per ton compared with the previous quotation.

The Udokan Copper Project in Russia launched cathode copper production on September 2, 2026, after nearly three years of delays caused by fires and Western sanctions. The first phase of the project has a total investment of about 2.9 billion US dollars, and it is expected to produce 150,000 tons of copper annually starting from 2026. The second phase is planned to be put into operation in 2028, with the annual production capacity expected to increase to 550,000 tons, aiming to be among the top five copper producers in the world. The products are planned to be exported to China and other Asian markets.

On September 3rd, the quotation of industrial-grade sodium metabisulfite in Hebei (with a content of 96.5%) was 3800 yuan per ton, with a price drop of 100 yuan per ton. The price of sodium metabisulfite fell due to the impact of upstream raw material costs.

On September 2nd, the mainstream CFR China PTA offer in the external market stood at 881 US dollars per ton, up 11 US dollars per ton compared to the price on September 1st.

On September 3, the price of civil liquefied petroleum gas of Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. was raised by 200 yuan/ton to 6,600 yuan/ton. The plant operated normally, with a daily output of about 1,000 tons and controllable inventory.

On September 3, 2026, the latest quotation of liquefied petroleum gas from Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group Co., Ltd. was raised by 300 yuan per ton to 6900 yuan per ton. The daily output is about 200 tons, and the inventory is low.

The inventory of potassium chloride at ports in the fourth week of August 2026 was approximately 3.567 million tons, an increase of 19,000 tons compared to the previous week, and an increase of 1.956 million tons compared to the same period last year.

On September 3rd, the 200,000-ton annual capacity iso-octanol plant of Shandong Hualu-Hengsheng Group operated normally. The ex-factory price of iso-octanol was 9500 yuan per ton, which was 200 yuan per ton higher than the previous trading day.

On September 3rd, the 380,000-ton-per-year isooctanol plant of Luxi Chemical Group Co., Ltd. operated normally. The quoted price of isooctanol was 9,100 yuan per ton, an increase of 200 yuan per ton.

On September 3rd, the ex-factory price of bulk dichloromethane delivered at Dongying Huatai Plant was 2180 yuan per ton for cash exchange, with the price increased by 100 yuan per ton.

September 2 methanol outer market closing price fluctuations: CFR Southeast Asia methanol market closed at 544.5-545.5 USD/ton, up 5 USD/ton. FOB US Gulf methanol market closed at 133-135 cents/gallon, down 1 cent/gallon; European FOB Rotterdam methanol market closed at 399-401 EUR/ton.

Yangzi Petrochemical's 100,000 tons/year styrene-butadiene rubber plant shut down on May 16, 2026 and resumed operation on September 2, 2026.

On September 3, 2026, the auction volume of polyester grade ethylene glycol (syngas-based) sold by the Sales Branch of Shanxi Lu'an Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. in the morning (bidding time: 10:30-10:40) was 68 tons, with the delivery address at Shouyang Chemical Plant. The starting bid price was 6200 yuan/ton (spot exchange), with an additional 50 yuan/ton for acceptance. The price is delivered ex-factory with tax, which is 350 yuan/ton higher than the previous trading day.

Foreign media reported on September 2: Affected by the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, Indonesia's largest nickel industrial park, the Morowali Industrial Park in Indonesia, may drastically cut production due to limited water supply for smelters. Dedy Kurniawan, the head of media relations for the park, said in a statement that the park could be forced to cut production by 30% to 40% if new water sources cannot be found.

Wednesday (September 2nd) international xylene market closing situation: FOB USG September closing price 467.25-467.35 cents per gallon, FOB USG October closing price 467.25-467.35 cents per gallon.

On September 3rd, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. raised the price of isopropanol by 100 yuan, with the latest quoted price at 7800 yuan per ton.

Analysts forecast that U.S. soybean meal net export sales will stand between 150,000 and 1,000,000 tons in the week ending August 27, 2026. For comparison, the prior week saw U.S. soybean meal net sales of 104,700 tons in the 2025/26 marketing year, and net sales of 322,800 tons in the 2026/27 marketing year.

On September 2, the closing prices of the paraxylene market in Asia rose by 14 US dollars per ton, closing at 1136-1138 US dollars per ton FOB Korea and 1157-1159 US dollars per ton CFR China.

According to data from the Central Statistics Agency of Indonesia, Indonesia's palm oil exports in July reached 2.23 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 15.44%, but the total exports in the first seven months of this year decreased compared with the same period last year.

On September 2nd, the closing price of the paraxylene market in Europe rose by 35 US dollars per ton, closing at 1520-1522 US dollars per ton FOB Rotterdam.

September 2, London: London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices fell on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated. The U.S. military launched an attack on Iran, and Iran fired at U.S. military bases in the region, raising concerns that rising oil prices could push up inflation.