On July 3, China Fuel's ex-works low-sulfur price for 180cst fuel oil in the Shanghai region was 5,950 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton from the previous trading day, while the ex-works low-sulfur price for 120cst fuel oil was 6,050 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton from the previous trading day.
On July 3, the domestic fuel oil market consolidated. The ex-works low-sulfur price for 180cst fuel oil was 5,800-6,300 yuan/ton, and the ex-works low-sulfur price for 120cst fuel oil was 5,900-6,400 yuan/ton.
On July 3, Shandong Hualu Hengsheng raised its acetic acid prices by 30 yuan/ton. The current bulk price is 3,100 yuan/ton. Market trading sentiment is positive, and companies are holding firm on higher offers, with actual transaction prices mainly determined through negotiation.
On July 3, the market price of butyl acetate in East China declined. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 6,025 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50 yuan/ton. Market trading sentiment was moderate, and butyl acetate quotations continued to trend downward; actual transactions are based on negotiations.
On July 3, the ethyl acetate market in North China experienced narrow fluctuations. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 5,275 yuan/ton, an increase of 60 yuan/ton. Market trading sentiment was fair, and enterprises quoted with a firm upward trend; actual transactions are subject to negotiation.
On July 3, the ethyl acetate market in East China showed a strong trend. The ex-factory price of enterprises was around 5,345 yuan/ton, an increase of 40 yuan/ton. Market transactions followed demand, enterprises offered firm prices, and actual negotiations dominated the market.
On July 3, Yankuang Cathay Pacific Chemical Co., Ltd.'s ethyl acetate operations are normal. The current quoted price is 5,830 yuan/ton, an increase of 30 yuan/ton. Actual transactions are mainly subject to negotiation. The plant's production capacity is 400,000 tons. Note: The above prices include tax.
On July 2, MTBE offshore market closing price fluctuations: The Asian MTBE market closing price increased by $2.69/mt compared to the previous trading day, with FOB Singapore at $786.07-788.07/mt. The European MTBE market closing price increased by $21/mt compared to the previous trading day, with FOB ARA at $1047.99-1048.49/mt. The US MTBE market closing price decreased by $9.88/mt compared to the previous trading day, with FOB US Gulf at $1143.27-1143.63/mt (322.81-322.91 cents/gal).
On July 3, the price of 99% silicon metal FOB (Tianjin Port) trended downward. The market price reference for 99% silicon metal FOB (Tianjin Port) is around 1,290–1,340 USD/ton, a decrease of 10 USD/ton.
On July 3, the price of Metal Silicon 553# FOB (Tianjin Port) trended downward. The market price reference for 553# Silicon FOB (Tianjin Port) is around 1,290–1,340 USD/MT, a decrease of 10 USD/MT.
On July 3, the price of non-oxygen-passed 553# silicon metal FOB (Huangpu Port) trended downward. The market price reference for non-oxygen-passed 553# silicon metal FOB (Huangpu Port) is around 1,300~1,350 USD/ton, a decrease of 10 USD/ton.
On July 3, the London Metal Exchange (LME) reported tin inventories of 8,445 tons, a decrease of 70 tons. Of this total, registered warrants stood at 7,125 tons, while cancelled warrants amounted to 1,330 tons, representing 15.73% of the total.
On July 3, the London Metal Exchange (LME) reported lead inventories of 293,150 metric tons, a decrease of 1,300 metric tons. Of this total, registered warrants stood at 276,300 metric tons and cancelled warrants at 16,850 metric tons, with cancelled warrants accounting for 5.75% of the total.
On July 3, the London Metal Exchange (LME) reported zinc inventories of 118,675 tons, a decrease of 275 tons. Of this total, registered warrants stood at 96,900 tons and cancelled warrants at 21,775 tons, with cancelled warrants accounting for 18.35%.
On July 3, the price of Metal Silicon 441# FOB (Huangpu Port) trended downward. The market price reference for 441# Silicon FOB (Huangpu Port) is around 1,340–1,390 USD/ton, a decrease of 10 USD/ton.
On July 3, the market price of Metal Silicon 411# in the Kunming region trended downward. The reference price for Metal Silicon 421# in the Kunming region is approximately 11,100~11,300 yuan/ton, a decrease of 100 yuan/ton.
On July 3, the market price of Metal Silicon 421# (for organosilicon use) in the Kunming region trended downward. The reference price is now 11,100–11,300 CNY/ton, representing a decrease of 100 CNY/ton.
On July 3, Shaanxi Magnesium Group quoted the price of primary magnesium ingots (99.9%, unpickled, simple packaging) in the Fugu region at 15,700 yuan/ton, a decrease of 50.
On the 3rd, domestic carbon black prices rose. Currently, the mainstream market price for N220 carbon black is 8,650 yuan/ton in Shandong; 8,500 yuan/ton in Shanxi; 8,700 yuan/ton in Hebei; 8,700 yuan/ton in Guangzhou; and 8,650 yuan/ton in Zhejiang.
On the 3rd, domestic carbon black prices rose. Currently, the mainstream price of N330 carbon black products is 7,650 yuan/ton in Shandong; 7,500 yuan/ton in Shanxi; 7,700 yuan/ton in Hebei; 7,700 yuan/ton in Guangzhou; and 7,650 yuan/ton in Zhejiang.
On July 3, fuel ethanol prices in the Jilin market remained stable. Major plants primarily used the product for their own needs, while other plants shipped small quantities. The reference price for fuel ethanol in Jilin is 6,509 yuan/ton.
The duty-paid landed price of modified ethanol in the Brazil region was 8,007 yuan/ton, a decrease of 39 yuan/ton month-on-month.
On July 3, the non-ferrous metal inventories and changes at the London Metal Exchange (LME) were as follows: 1. Copper inventory: 318,900 tons, a decrease of 3,450 tons from the previous day. 2. Aluminum inventory: 298,775 tons, a decrease of 1,500 tons from the previous trading day. 3. Nickel inventory: 274,620 tons, unchanged from the previous day. 4. Zinc inventory: 118,675 tons, a decrease of 275 tons from the previous day. 5. Lead inventory: 293,150 tons, a decrease of 1,300 tons from the previous day. 6. Tin inventory: 8,455 tons, a decrease of 70 tons from the previous day.
The duty-paid landed price of modified ethanol in the US region is 8,760 yuan/ton, an increase of 127 yuan/ton month-on-month.
On July 3, the delivered prices of major suppliers in the Heilongjiang fuel ethanol market stabilized after declining. Transaction prices were mainly based on major supplier transaction prices. Ex-factory prices were referenced at 6,295-6,295 yuan/ton, and receiving prices were referenced at 6,395-6,395 yuan/ton.
On July 3, Heze Yuhuang lowered its EPS offers: general grade, ex-works cash including tax, quoted at 8,400 yuan/ton; flame-retardant grade, ex-works cash including tax, at 8,800 yuan/ton; prices down by 100 yuan/ton; actual orders negotiable.
According to monitoring by 100ppi: China's hydrogen peroxide imports in May amounted to 1,854.426 tons, a month-on-month increase of 12.85% and a year-on-year increase of 38.94%.
On July 3, Lihuayi Refining and Chemical lowered its PS ex-factory prices by 50 yuan/ton. The ex-factory price of GPPS 535 is 7,600 yuan/ton.
According to monitoring by 100ppi: In May 2026, China's imports of adipic acid, its salts, and esters amounted to 1,008.84 tons, an increase of 626.36 tons from the previous month, representing a rise of 163.76%.
On July 3, 2026, Aluminum Corporation of China's (Chalco) spot alumina prices were weak and stable. Specifics for each region are as follows: In Shandong, the spot alumina price was quoted at 2,840 yuan/ton, a decrease of 10 yuan/ton from the previous trading day (July 2); In Henan, the spot alumina price was quoted at 2,860 yuan/ton, a decrease of 5 yuan/ton from the previous trading day (July 2); In Shanxi, the spot alumina price was quoted at 2,875 yuan/ton, a decrease of 5 yuan/ton from the previous trading day (July 2); In Guizhou, the spot alumina price was quoted at 2,830 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day (July 2); In Guangxi, the spot alumina price was quoted at 2,720 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day (July 2).