This week, the price of pure benzene remained stable, the price of aniline increased by RMB 820/tonne, the price of cyclohexylamine increased by RMB 500/tonne, the price of acetone remained stable, the price of MIBK increased by RMB 800/tonne, and the prices of other raw materials of auxiliaries were basically stable.

Affected by the rising cost of raw materials, part of the accelerator prices rose slightly, the overall market transaction prices remained stable. At present, the demand for accelerators continue to maintain the previous trend, the downstream basic on-demand procurement. In the demand for flat and high cost pull, accelerator prices continue to see-saw. Recent raw material prices show a rising trend, the production plant price increase willingness is stronger, part of the accelerator manufacturer notification of price increases, accelerator prices are expected to rise steadily.

Antioxidant supply is more adequate, the market competition is more obvious, ex-factory prices continue to be stable this week, the centre of gravity of the transaction in the raw materials to promote a slight increase. Currently high raw material prices, antioxidant profit margins are further compressed, the production plant to support prices strongly. Under the influence of rising costs, there is room for upward movement of antioxidant prices next week.

Insoluble sulfur supply to maintain adequate, prices remain stable; zinc oxide prices fell slightly, stearic acid prices continue to rise driven by oil, silane coupling agent and anti-coking agent prices continue to remain stable.