January 5th News: On January 5th, a major plant in the Southwest region quoted the latest price for NMP at 9,500–9,600 yuan/ton (bulk ex-factory), with maintenance scheduled for January. Chempricehub's analysis of N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) indicates a bullish-bearish score of 1. The major plant in the Southwest region quoted NMP at 9,500–9,600 yuan/ton (bulk ex-factory). The maintenance plan in January is expected to reduce supply, supporting the rise in spot prices. Maintenance typically leads to limited production capacity, driving up spot prices, which is a clear positive factor. However, as there are no significant changes in demand involved, it is rated as a general positive.