On January 6, the closing price of para-xylene (PX) in the Asian market increased by USD 19 per ton, reaching USD 877–879 per ton FOB South Korea and USD 902–904 per ton CFR China. PriceSeek's analysis of PX, with a long-short rating of 2, indicates that the spot price of PX in Asia rose significantly on January 6, reflecting tight supply and demand conditions (such as increased demand or reduced supply), which is favorable for spot prices. Combined with the latest PX futures data (January 6, 2026), the main contract, such as 2603, closed up by CNY 94 to CNY 7,336 per ton, with high trading volume and increased open interest, indicating stronger market optimism. Futures prices are expected to rise further, reflecting overall significant positive sentiment.