January 4th news: On January 4th, the liquid epoxy resin market in East China operated quietly, with offers rising in response to market conditions under cost pressure. Major plants maintained high operating rates, ensuring ample market supply. Downstream demand for epoxy resin remained primarily rigid, with mainstream negotiated prices referenced at 13,400–13,650 yuan/ton ex-works net water. Chempricehub's analysis of epoxy resin gave a bullish-bearish score of +1. The article indicated that the liquid epoxy resin market in East China saw rising offers under cost pressure, with mainstream negotiated prices referenced at 13,400–13,650 yuan/ton, suggesting an upward trend in spot prices. Cost pressure (such as rising raw material prices) served as the primary bullish factor driving prices upward. However, high operating rates at major plants and ample market supply formed bearish constraints, limiting the extent of price increases. Downstream demand, dominated by rigid needs, provided neutral support. Overall, the upward momentum driven by costs outweighed the supply pressure, and spot prices are expected to rise moderately in the short term, leading to a generally bullish rating of +1.