Price Overview of Industrial C10 Heavy Aromatics and Downstream Products for the Current Period (Unit: yuan/mt)
| Product | Region/Category | Current Week Avg. | Previous Week Avg. | Change | Change (%) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil | Brent | 97.59 | 91.96 | 5.63 | 6.12% | USD/bbl |
| Industrial C10 Heavy Aromatics | Type I | 7,960 | 7,510 | 450 | 5.99% | yuan/mt |
| North China | 7,108 | 6,608 | 500 | 7.57% | yuan/mt | |
| Shandong | 7,030 | 6,866 | 164 | 2.39% | yuan/mt | |
| East China | 7,083 | 6,583 | 500 | 7.60% | yuan/mt | |
| SA1000 | Shandong | 8,310 | 7,840 | 470 | 5.99% | yuan/mt |
| SA1500 | Shandong | 8,100 | 7,841 | 259 | 3.30% | yuan/mt |
| SA1800 | Shandong | 7,166 | 6,833 | 333 | 4.87% | yuan/mt |
| Durene | National | 16,000 | 13,333 | 2,667 | 20.00% | yuan/mt |
| Pseudocumene | East China | 9,500 | 9,500 | 0 | 0.00% | yuan/mt |
Data source: Chempricehub Information.
During the current period (September 4–10, 2026), the market price of industrial C10 heavy aromatics rose. As of Thursday, September 10, the mainstream price in East China was 7,150 yuan/mt, up 300 yuan/mt from the same period last week; the mainstream price of industrial C10 heavy aromatics Type I was 7,960 yuan/mt, up 450 yuan/mt from last week.
Among these, for industrial C10 heavy aromatics, international crude oil futures prices rose continuously this week, end-use demand performed strongly, and prices of downstream high-boiling aromatic solvents continued to edge up at high levels; meanwhile, refineries had a relatively strong intention to hold prices firm, jointly driving further increases in industrial C10 heavy aromatics prices.
For industrial C10 heavy aromatics Type I, crude oil futures prices extended their gains this week, and the notable rise in downstream high-boiling aromatic solvent SA1000 prices provided support. Downstream restocking enthusiasm was relatively strong; boosted by this, the price increase widened this week.
Analysis of Price Direction and Factors for Industrial C10 Heavy Aromatics Next Week
| Factor | Direction | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ↗ | Main market expected to be stable with an upward bias | / |
| Other | ↑ | Xylene market expected to rise | ★★ |
| Demand | ↑ | Operating rates in the main downstream industry, high-boiling aromatic solvents, are expected to rise | ★★★ |
| Cost | ↑ | Crude oil has room to rise; the cost side for industrial C10 heavy aromatics is rising | ★★★★★ |
| Supply | ↑ | Supply of industrial C10 heavy aromatics is expected to rise | ★★ |
The industrial C10 heavy aromatics market is expected to remain stable with an upward bias next week. Continued US-Iran maritime friction and rising navigation risks in the Strait of Hormuz will further support oil prices; WTI may trade at USD 91–99/bbl and Brent at USD 96–104/bbl. On the supply-demand side, Wudi Xinyue Chemical is about to resume normal production, so the supply of industrial C10 heavy aromatics is expected to rise slightly. However, demand is robust, overall market supply remains tight, and refineries have a strong intention to hold prices firm. Therefore, the market is expected to remain stable with upward potential next week.
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