1. Analysis of Anthracene Oil Market
China's anthracene oil market prices fell within a narrow range this week. So far, the market price in Shandong is 4,100 - 4,100 yuan/ton, and the market price in Shanxi is 4,050 - 4,100 yuan/ton. The market price of high-temperature coal tar has been falling endlessly, and most regions have fallen below 4,000 yuan, which has a strong negative impact on the cost of anthracene oil; the downstream carbon black market prices are operating weakly and steadily, and the prices of some new orders have been lowered, which continues to suppress the raw material market; The starting load of the anthracene oil hydrogenation market is low and terminal support is limited; Downstream products are still losing money. During the holidays, downstream deep processing companies have significantly increased their burden reduction and overhauling. Currently, they have not yet fully resumed work. Enquiries and receipts are low, and actual orders are only negotiated. The anthracene oil market is expected to consolidate in the short term.
2. Comparison of market prices of anthracene oil
3. Weekly output of anthracene oil
Weekly output of anthracene oil fell this week, with this week's output being 59,000 tons, down 1,900 tons from last week.
4. Deep processing operating rate
This week, the effective production capacity of the anthracene oil market is about 24.3 million tons. A total of 800,000 tons of units in Shandong and 300,000 tons in Shanghai have been suspended for maintenance. This week, the operating rate of deep processing enterprises has dropped within a narrow range. The current operating rate of deep processing enterprises is 45.6%, which is down from last week. 1.47%.