On Friday (January 9), the international xylene market closed up by 2 cents per gallon: the January closing price for FOB USG was 253.25-253.35 cents per gallon, and the February closing price for FOB USG was 249.25-249.35 cents per gallon. PriceSeek's analysis of mixed xylene, with a bullish-bearish score of 1, indicates that the overall international xylene market price increased by 2 cents per gallon. The January closing price was 253.25-253.35 cents per gallon, and the February closing price was 249.25-249.35 cents per gallon, suggesting tight market supply and demand, with increased demand or reduced supply providing support for spot prices. This change reflects short-term positive factors, but the increase is relatively small, indicating a generally favorable impact.