Ethylene Oxide Prices in China Witnessed a Slight Surge in January 2024

The Ethylene oxide prices in China saw an optimistic trend in the Chinese market in January 2024. Procurement Resource reported a m-o-m hike in the EO prices in China of around 0.82% on the back of firm demand, decent downstream industries performance, and the current declining inventories for EO and its derivatives. Moreover, the uniform operation rates of EO industries added a layer of firmness to EO prices in January 2024, which is further expected to fend-off any near-time blow to its prices.

Stable Performance of the Ethylene Oxide Downstream Industries

In January 2024, enterprises engaged in the production of polycarboxylate superplasticizer, a significant downstream sector for EO, maintained low inventory levels while production and demand for EO remained relatively stable. This consistent demand from key downstream users solidified the foundational market for EO. Other downstream industries also demonstrated a steady operational pattern, contributing to the overall balanced demand for EO.

There was a notable increase in the prices of downstream products, indicating a rise in market activity and improved profit margins. This escalation in downstream prices lent support to the raw material costs, potentially bolstering the price of EO in the short term.

The Ethylene Oxide market is stable yet dynamic, with steady downstream demand and a positive shift in supply due to ethylene glycol production conversion. As downstream industries like construction escalate activities, EO's robust demand and strategic supply adjustments are set to induce price strength, hinting at a short-term bullish trend.

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According to the article by Procurement Resource, in January 2024, China's Ethylene Oxide (EO) market witnessed a positive trend, with a 0.82% price hike supported by strong demand, stable downstream industry performance, and decreasing inventories. Steady production and a surge in downstream prices, coupled with firm operation rates and strategic supply shifts, reinforced EO's market stability and upward price trajectory.