1、 Price trend
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According to the business club’s big list data, the domestic caprolactam price rose slightly this week. The average ex factory price of caprolactam on August 17 was 9416 yuan / ton, and that on August 23 was 9450 yuan / ton, with a price increase of 0.35%.
2、 Market analysis
Caprolactam prices rose slightly this week, with the operating rate of 79%. As of August 23, the price of caprolactam liquid of Shandong Luxi Chemical Co., Ltd. was 9000 yuan / ton, and the factory had delivered the factory in cash. The production capacity of the factory was 300000 tons. The actual transaction could be discussed. Nanjing Dongfang caprolactam liquid price is 9950 yuan / ton. The 400000 tons / year plant is in normal operation, and the caprolactam unit is in normal operation. Baling Hengyi caprolactam liquid price is 9700 yuan / T, 450000 tons / year, the plant is normally started up, accepted and delivered. The price of caprolactam liquid of Baling Petrochemical Company is 9700 yuan / ton, and the 300000 tons / year unit is normally started and accepted.
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This week, the raw material of pure benzene in the North declined significantly, and the restart of downstream maintenance equipment was delayed, which put pressure on the supply and demand side of the north. The listed price of pure benzene in North China of Sinopec was reduced by 100 yuan / ton, while no adjustment was made in other regions. The market is waiting for Sinopec’s price guidance. This week, pure benzene port inventory is still high, but unloading pressure is reduced.
3、 Future forecast
Caprolactam analysts believe that the price of raw material pure benzene began to fall this week after rising, and the cost support was insufficient. The downstream demand has slightly improved, and caprolactam enterprises mainly support the price. It is expected that the low price of caprolactam in the short term will be the main finishing operation.
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