Price trend

According to the business data analysis system of SunSirs, as of February 6, 2026, the domestic methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) market price was approximately 6,616 RMB/ton, an increase of 66 RMB/ton compared to February 1, 2026 (MEK reference price of 6,550 RMB/ton), representing a 1.02% increase.

According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, in the first week of February (February 1-6), the domestic methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) market showed an overall trend of initial stability followed by an increase. At the beginning of the week, the MEK market remained stable with little price fluctuation. As supply tightened, factory and supplier quotations gradually firmed up. Towards the end of the week, MEK prices converged upwards, with an increase of approximately 50-100 RMB/ton during the week. As of February 6th, the domestic MEK market price was approximately 6,600-6,650 RMB/ton.

Analysis of factors affecting the methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) market

Tight supply before the Spring Festival: As the Spring Festival approaches, some methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) plants have entered maintenance or reduced operating rates ahead of schedule. The overall operating rate of major MEK plants remains at 60-70%, a decrease compared to last week.  Spot supply from manufacturers is tight, leading to a decrease in effective market supply. In addition, logistics and transportation are gradually tightening before the holiday, hindering the flow of goods between regions and further exacerbating the supply shortage in some local markets.

Downstream industries are stocking up to meet essential demand: Downstream markets for methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), such as the coatings and adhesives industries, are stocking up to meet essential demand before the holidays, resulting in stable demand.

Market outlook

In the short term, on-site logistics are about to cease operations, and downstream customers' pre-holiday stocking of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is also nearing completion. Therefore, the MEK market is expected to remain stable with minimal price fluctuations before the holiday. In the long term, after the holiday, the market will need to monitor the resumption rate of downstream factories and the release of actual demand for MEK.

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