March 10th — On March 10th, Zhejiang Petrochemical raised its phenol price by 1,000 yuan to 11,000 yuan/ton ex-Jiangyin warehouse, effective from March 10th. Both the first-phase 650,000-ton/year phenol-ketone unit and the second-phase 650,000-ton/year phenol-ketone unit are operating normally, with moderate inventory levels. Shipments are primarily directed toward contract customers for external phenol use, in addition to internal consumption. Chempricehub Analysis: Phenol, Bull-Bear Score: 2 Zhejiang Petrochemical's increase of phenol prices by 1,000 yuan/ton to 11,000 yuan/ton directly reflects tight supply or increased demand. With units operating normally and inventory at moderate levels, the market supply-demand balance appears strong, significantly benefiting spot prices. Bisphenol A, Bull-Bear Score: 0.5 The rise in phenol prices, a key raw material for bisphenol A, may elevate production costs and indirectly support bisphenol A spot prices. However, the impact is limited, and attention should be paid to the efficiency of downstream demand transmission. A slight positive effect is anticipated.