Since February (2.1-2.7), the dichloromethane market has been weak and declining. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, as of February 7th, the average price of dichloromethane bulk water in Shandong Province was 2172 yuan/ton, a decrease of 4.61% from 2277 yuan/ton on the first day. The price of raw material methanol has fluctuated higher, the price of liquid chlorine has significantly decreased, and the cost support for dichloromethane is weak; The cautious demand for downstream goods before the holiday is gradually weakening, and the inventory of enterprises has slightly increased, but the overall pressure is still acceptable. The dichloromethane market is weak and consolidating, with mainstream bulk water prices for dichloromethane in Shandong region around 2150-2250 yuan/ton as of February 7th.

Recently (2.1-2.7), the domestic supply of methane chlorides has slightly increased.

Recently (2.1-2.7), the price of raw material methanol has risen, while the price of liquid chlorine has fallen, resulting in weak support for the cost of dichloromethane. According to the commodity market analysis system of Shengyishe, as of February 7th, the spot price of methanol was 2640 yuan/ton, an increase of 3.06% from 2561 yuan/ton on the 1st. As of February 7th, the acceptance price of liquid chlorine tank trucks in Shandong region is around 1 yuan/ton, which is significantly lower than the previous price.

As the Spring Festival approaches, downstream construction is temporarily stable at a low level, and demand is gradually weakening, weakening support for dichloromethane.

Market forecast: According to data analysts from Business Society’s methane chloride market, the demand for dichloromethane is weak in the short term, with a slight increase in supply and a consolidation of cost fluctuations. Overall, it is expected that the dichloromethane market will be mainly weak before the holiday.