January 12th News: On January 12th, Tongling Chemical Industry Group's phthalic anhydride production capacity is 80,000 tons. The ortho-xylene-based phthalic anhydride unit is operating normally, while the naphthalene-based phthalic anhydride equipment is temporarily shut down for maintenance. Inventory levels are low. The quoted price for ortho-xylene-based phthalic anhydride is 6,300 yuan per ton, showing a significant increase, and sales are limited. Chempricehub's analysis of phthalic anhydride, with a bullish-bearish score of 1.5, indicates that the temporary shutdown of Tongling Chemical Industry Group's naphthalene-based phthalic anhydride equipment has led to a reduction in local supply. Low inventory levels and a significant price increase for ortho-xylene-based phthalic anhydride to 6,300 yuan per ton, along with limited sales, indicate strong demand. These factors collectively contribute to tight supply in the spot market for phthalic anhydride, favoring an increase in spot prices. It is expected that prices will maintain an upward trend in the short term.