On January 9th, the latest propylene quotation from Dongying Hualian Petrochemical Plant Co., Ltd. was raised, with the ex-factory self-pickup price increased by 50 yuan/ton to 5,833 yuan/ton. The 120,000-ton/year propylene unit is operating smoothly. PriceSeek analysis of propylene, long-short score: +1. The ex-factory price of propylene increased by 50 yuan/ton to 5,833 yuan/ton, indicating that suppliers are optimistic about the market, possibly reflecting tight supply-demand or cost-driven factors. Despite the smooth operation of the unit, prices still rose, which is favorable for the spot market. It is expected that propylene prices may continue to strengthen in the short term, providing support for long positions. The score is +1, generally positive.