According to the business commodity market analysis system, as of May 22, 2024, the reference factory price of domestically produced industrial grade dimethyl carbonate was 4116 yuan/ton. Compared with May 17 (reference price of dimethyl carbonate was 4166 yuan/ton), the price was reduced by 50 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.20%.

From the commodity market analysis system of Shengyishe, it can be seen that this week (5.17-5.22), the overall domestic dimethyl carbonate market experienced a slight decline and then consolidated and operated. At the beginning of the week, the overall price difference between high and low prices in the domestic dimethyl carbonate market was reduced. In the early stage, some factories with higher prices narrowly lowered the outbound price of dimethyl carbonate this week, with a reduction of 50-100 yuan/ton, driving the overall market trend to slightly approach downward. Subsequently, during the mid week period, the overall stability and consolidation of the dimethyl carbonate market were observed. As of May 22nd, the domestic market price of dimethyl carbonate is based on around 3950-4200 yuan/ton.

In terms of upstream epoxy propane: On May 21st, the Shandong epoxy propane market remained stable, with mainstream prices at around 9400 yuan/ton. Cost support was average, and factory shipments weakened. Downstream procurement was cautious.

Further analysis in the future

At present, the supply side of dimethyl carbonate is relatively stable, and the overall demand in the downstream market is also relatively stable. The transmission of supply and demand is still good. According to the data analyst of Business Society, in the short term, the domestic dimethyl carbonate market will mainly operate with large stability and small fluctuations, and the specific trend still needs to pay more attention to the changes in supply and demand news.