January 5 News: On January 5, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu region experienced a slight increase. The ex-factory price of solid maleic anhydride was around 4,900 yuan/ton, while the ex-factory price of liquid maleic anhydride was around 4,850 yuan/ton. The auction transaction price in East China rose by 30 yuan/ton, and the liquid maleic anhydride market in surrounding areas also saw a slight increase. Chempricehub's analysis of maleic anhydride, with a bullish-bearish score of +1, indicates that on January 5, the spot market for maleic anhydride in Jiangsu region saw a slight increase. The ex-factory price of solid maleic anhydride was approximately 4,900 yuan/ton, and the ex-factory price of liquid maleic anhydride was around 4,850 yuan/ton. The auction transaction price in East China rose by 30 yuan/ton, and the liquid maleic anhydride market in surrounding areas also increased. This suggests that the spot market is experiencing tight supply and demand, with either strengthened demand or localized tightening of supply driving the price increase. The increase is relatively small (30 yuan/ton), which is considered a generally positive signal, providing support for spot prices. The score of +1 (generally positive) reflects a warming market sentiment but a lack of major driving factors. It is expected that spot prices may continue to rise moderately in the short term.