This week, the price of pure benzene remained stable, the price of aniline fell by RMB 400/tonne, the price of cyclohexylamine fell by RMB 300/tonne, the price of acetone remained stable, the price of MIBK fell by RMB 450/tonne, and the prices of other raw materials of auxiliaries were basically stable.

Influenced by last week's aniline rise, some accelerant prices inertia slightly upward, but the second half of this week aniline prices downward, the overall market price of accelerant stabilisation. At present, the downstream market starts better, but aniline is expected to fall, the downstream wait-and-see mood is strong, basically on-demand procurement. It is expected that the accelerant will maintain a weak and stable trend in the near future.

Affected by the raw material downward adjustment in the second half of the week, the price of antioxidant RD can be negotiated slightly; antioxidant 4010NA tension has not been eased, the price remains stable. Pre-aniline rise brought about by the antioxidant profit margin compression is obvious, the production plant price willingness is stronger. But the channel in the fierce competition, profit margins are seriously compressed. Antioxidant prices are expected to maintain a weak and stable trend in the near future.

Insoluble sulphur supply remains sufficient, prices remain stable; zinc oxide prices have been adjusted downward, stearic acid and silane coupling agent prices remain stable, anti-coking agent prices have moved up.