Price trend:

According to data monitored by SunSirs, as of December 17th, the average price of industrial-grade cyclohexane in China was 6,900 RMB/ton. Currently, the supply of cyclohexane is abundant, the overall market is in balance, downstream demand is limited, and inventory levels remain high.

Market Analysis

Market Overview: In 2025, the overall import and export volume of cyclohexane is lower than in 2024. The domestic supply of cyclohexane is abundant, exceeding demand, resulting in high inventory levels and slow consumption. Current cyclohexane inventory is sufficient to meet domestic market demand. In 2025, the market performance of the upstream and downstream cyclohexane industry chain is expected to be poor, with weak demand and insufficient purchasing activity in the downstream market. Overall market demand is limited, and cyclohexane prices are expected to show a downward trend from high levels, continuously reaching new lows in recent years. Currently, industry participants are pessimistic and operating cautiously.

Upstream benzene: Affected by the international crude oil market, the benzene market is operating weakly and consolidating. Cost-side support for the benzene market is limited. In terms of pricing, Sinopec's East China benzene price is 5,300 RMB/ton, and the North China benzene price is 5,190 RMB/ton. The Shandong market is mainly operating weakly, with negotiations centered at a lower level. The negotiation range in the market is 5,150-5,260 RMB/ton. Contract customers, considering the expected decrease in imported cargo arrivals and the slowing down of inventory accumulation at ports, are showing increased enthusiasm for replenishing stocks, leading to an overall improvement in market purchasing sentiment and a shift towards higher negotiation prices.

Demand side: Cyclohexane is consumed in large quantities in China, and with improvements in product quality and production capacity, exports have increased year by year. Demand for cyclohexane is growing rapidly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and other regions, providing Chinese companies with ample international market opportunities. Cyclohexane, also known as hexahydrobenzene, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents and is highly flammable. It is generally used as a general solvent, a standard substance for chromatographic analysis, and in organic synthesis. It can be used in resins, coatings, fats, and paraffin oils, and can also be used to prepare organic compounds such as cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone.

Market Outlook

According to analysts at SunSirs, the cyclohexane industry is highly concentrated, dominated by large enterprises, resulting in intense market competition and limited price fluctuations. In the short term, the overall market supply and demand are balanced, and prices are expected to remain stable.

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