Price trend

According to data monitored by SunSirs, as of March 25, the average price for premium-grade industrial cyclohexane in the domestic market stood at 7,400 RMB/ton. Market supply and demand have been relatively balanced recently, and the market was temporarily exhibiting a trend of steady, upward growth; in the short term, prices are expected to primarily undergo stable, narrow-range consolidation.

Market analysis

Market Overview: Cyclohexane is primarily utilized in the production of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone, which subsequently serve as inputs for sectors such as nylon, coatings, and synthetic fibers. As of March 25, operating rates within downstream industries remained low, and profit margins were under pressure; consequently, procurement was driven primarily by immediate, essential needs, with little incentive for large-scale inventory restocking. In particular, the slow pace of demand recovery in the coatings and textile sectors had dampened incremental demand for cyclohexane. As a result, market sentiment remains cautious, and the focal point of price negotiations had remained stable. Given the concurrent weakness in both supply and demand, industry participants have generally adopted a wait-and-see attitude—facing neither significant pressure to engage in heavy selling nor strong expectations for price hikes. Analysts from SunSirs have repeatedly noted that, in the short term, the market is expected to maintain a pattern characterized by "balanced supply and demand, with stable price performance."

Supply Side: In terms of international trade, the overall volume of cyclohexane imports and exports since the beginning of 2025 has been lower than that of 2024. Consequently, the domestic supply landscape was ample, characterized by a state of "oversupply and elevated inventory levels." Although rapid growth in demand for cyclohexane in regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East had created export opportunities for Chinese enterprises, the overall export volume had nonetheless declined year-on-year, thereby further intensifying supply-side pressure within the domestic market.

Market outlook

Analysts at SunSirs specializing in cyclohexane believe that, in the short term, the market for cyclohexane will maintain its current trajectory, with prices primarily holding steady.

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