This week, the price of pure benzene increased by RMB150/tonne, the price of aniline soared by RMB1,000/tonne, the price of cyclohexylamine increased by RMB700/tonne, the price of acetone increased by RMB250/tonne, the price of MIBK remained stable, and the price of other raw materials of auxiliaries was basically stable.

Affected by the raw material aniline rise, accelerator profit space is further compressed, intermediate M prices run close to the cost. Under the cost pressure, the overall market price of accelerator has been adjusted upward. At present, the accelerator market is still maintaining a lukewarm situation, but the downstream start better, and raw material costs continue to rise, accelerator production plants are willing to increase prices, some brands of accelerator manufacturers have raised prices significantly. It is expected that in the short term, the price of accelerator is stable and rising.

Affected by the rise of aniline and tight supply, antioxidant 4010NA price increase; antioxidant RD prices driven by aniline rose slightly, 4020 shipments accelerated, and some manufacturers began to raise prices. Affected by the shutdown and maintenance, the supply of antioxidant 4010NA into a tense situation, the delivery cycle is longer, it is expected that prices will continue to rise in the short term. Antioxidant 4020, antioxidant RD closely follow the raw material operation, prices are expected to rise steadily.

Insoluble sulphur supply remains sufficient, prices remain stable; zinc oxide prices by the impact of zinc ingots rose more, anti-coking agent prices rose significantly, stearic acid, silane coupling agent prices remain stable.