[ABS Daily Review] Raw Material Prices Rise, but Today's Prices Continue to Fall

1 Today's Summary:

Today, prices in the East China market declined; prices in the South China market also declined, and overall market transactions were average.

② The monthly ABS production in September is expected to decrease slightly compared to the previous month.

2 Current Spot Overview

Table 1 Domestic ABS Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Using Yuyao and Dongguan regions as benchmarks, prices in the East China market slightly declined, and prices in the South China market slightly declined. Today's market transactions remained driven by rigid demand, and market prices continued to decline slightly. Although raw material prices increased, ABS market transactions were mediocre, and traders' quotations fell. It is expected that next week, domestic ABS market prices will remain in a narrow consolidation range.

3 Production Updates

Shandong Haijiang's 200,000-ton/year ABS unit was shut down for maintenance on August 28, and the restart date is yet to be determined.

4 Price prediction:

Based on Yuyao and Dongguan regions, local prices in the East China market have declined, and local prices in the South China market have also softened. The market saw firm demand today, and raw material prices rebounded, but ABS market transactions were moderate. It is expected that ABS prices will remain range-bound next week.

5 Relevant product information:

Styrene Market: In the afternoon, crude oil consolidated, with raw materials and the main contract slightly rising. Styrene selling orders partially followed the increase, with some buying orders stepping in. Zhejiang market. There are intentions for negotiation at 7200/7220 yuan/ton. Transactions during the day are temporary and based on demand. 。

Acrylonitrile Market: Today in the East China regionAcrylonitrile market priceThe mainstream delivery reference price increased to 8650-8750 yuan/ton, up by 50 yuan/ton compared to the previous trading day. There are fluctuations in regional facilities, and manufacturers continue to hold firm on prices, while the atmosphere for spot transactions is average.

Butadiene Market: As of press time, the ex-tank self-pickup price of butadiene in Jiangyin, Jiangsu is around 9,200-9,400 yuan/ton, up 155 yuan compared with the previous period. Transaction prices were slightly lower in the morning. In the afternoon, the main downstream synthetic rubber futures prices rose, prompting sellers to raise their offer intentions. However, there have been no reports of actual transactions at higher prices.

6 Data Calendar

Table 4 Overview of Domestic ABS Data (Unit: 10,000 tons)