On January 7, the maleic anhydride market in Jiangsu region experienced a slight increase. The ex-factory price for solid maleic anhydride was around 4,950 yuan/ton, while the ex-factory price for liquid maleic anhydride was around 4,910 yuan/ton. The auction transaction price in East China rose slightly by 10 yuan/ton, indicating stable growth in spot demand and a potentially tight supply side, which is favorable for spot prices. However, due to the limited increase, new orders were primarily driven by rigid demand, resulting in a moderately positive rating (+1).