The global bisphenol A (BPA) market is witnessing improved buying interest from overseas downstream manufacturers in late October. Epoxy resin and polycarbonate producers across Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South Asia have stepped up procurement plans, pushing export enquiries for Chinese-...
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Global oil & gas exploration activities in the Middle East maintain high operating rates in the fourth quarter, driving sustained purchasing orders for sodium hydrosulfide, a key auxiliary raw material for oil desulfurization and oilfield additives. As oil service companies kick o...
The European animal nutrition sector has kicked off its annual year-end procurement cycle, driving up purchasing demand for feed grade calcium formate across multiple EU countries. As a widely used feed acidifier and calcium supplement, calcium formate helps optimize gut health for pigs and poult...
Global demand for potassium formate has seen a notable uptick recently, driven by the accelerated progress of oilfield exploration and drilling projects across the Middle East and North America. As a key additive for high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) drilling and completion fluids, potassium ...
The global sodium formate market has witnessed noticeable improvements in export inquiries in October, as overseas buyers ramp up procurement for winter deicing agents, leather tanning and construction additives. In China’s domestic market, sodium formate supply shows differentiation. Some produc...
In mid-October 2026, China’s industrial hydrogen peroxide market has stopped declining and begun a mild recovery, supported by improving downstream procurement and gradually destocking factory inventories. After a period of weak pricing, producers have shown stronger willingness to stabilize offe...
In mid-October 2026, China’s dimethylformamide (DMF) market shows an upward and volatile trend, mainly backed by rising raw material and energy costs. Upstream feedstock prices remain firm, continuously lifting production expenses for domestic DMF manufacturers. Some producers have adjusted opera...
In mid-October 2026, China’s adipic acid market witnesses upward movement within a defined price range. Several domestic adipic acid producers have reduced operating loads or scheduled partial plant maintenance, leading to tightened spot circulation in the domestic market. Supply shrinkage provid...
In mid-October 2026, China’s diethylene glycol (DEG) market registers a mild upward trend amid changing supply and demand fundamentals. According to industry tracking data, port inventories of DEG continue the destocking cycle. The reduction of stored cargo at major coastal ports has eased previo...
In mid-October 2026, the domestic ethylene glycol market shows a pattern of narrow price oscillation. The operating rate of China’s ethylene glycol plants has declined slightly, while port inventories are undergoing phase destocking. Downstream polyester manufacturers only place purchases based o...
China’s methanol market saw a strong upward trend after the National Day holiday. Coastal port inventories have remained at a low level, and the supply of tradable spot goods is tight. Several major domestic methanol plants entered maintenance before the holiday, which contracted the overall spot...
Oct 10, 2026 — In early October, China’s n‑butanol market continues to strengthen, driven by tightened domestic supply, firm propylene costs, and recovering downstream consumption. Multiple mainstream factories have cut operating rates, resulting in limited spot availability in East China and Sha...