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Morning Market Briefing for Dimethyl Ether (DME) – September 17, 2026

Published on 2026-09-17

I. Key Highlights

  1. ICE Brent crude oil futures (November contract) closed at USD 105.83/barrel, down USD 2.92/barrel (-2.69% WoW).
  2. Feedstock methanol prices remained stable in major production regions.

Core Logic: Weakness on both the supply and demand sides.

Product Region Previous Period Current Period Change (%)
Dimethyl Ether (DME) Shandong 4,900 4,900 0.00%
DME Henan 4,600 4,600 0.00%
DME Southwest China 4,600 4,600 0.00%
DME Northwest China 4,600 4,600 0.00%
Notes: 1. DME prices are quoted in CNY per ton. 2. All CNY prices listed above are ex-works, cash-on-delivery, VAT-inclusive. 3. The "Previous" and "Current" prices represent spot prices from the two preceding working weeks relative to this week, not weekly averages. 4. Change rates reflect week-over-week fluctuations.

III. Market Outlook

The dimethyl ether (DME) market opened flat this morning. DME plant operating rates remain low, with factories primarily focused on selling existing inventory. End-user demand continues to shrink, while holders maintain steady prices and adopt a wait-and-see approach. Market participants are procuring only minimal quantities to meet essential needs. Chempricehub forecasts that the DME market will trade sideways in the short term.

Data Item Release Date Previous Period Projected Trend for Current Period
Weekly DME Output Thursday 16:00 PM 7,300 tons
Weekly DME Operating Rate Thursday 16:00 PM 4.80%
Notes: 1. ↑↓ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.

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  • Olivier Dupont 2026-09-17 20:05
    DME prices flatlining while methanol stays stable suggests weak downstream demand is the real bottleneck here. With low capacity utilization and Brent sliding, I’m watching how long producers can hold margins without cu..
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