Recent Markets for Rubber Chemical

Market Overview (Last Week)

• Benzene and Aniline prices remained stable.
• Cyclohexylamine prices dropped by approximately $56 per ton.
• MIBK prices remained stable.
• Acetone prices rose by about $14 per ton.
• Other additive raw materials were generally stable.

Accelerators

Overall, the accelerator market remained calm. Slightly lower upstream costs led to marginal downward adjustments in transaction prices for some mainstream accelerators. With the Spring Festival approaching, there has been a modest increase in restocking, resulting in a slight uptick in trading volume. Most producers have held onto their current ex-factory prices, focusing on actual sales while leaving room for negotiation. In the short term, accelerator prices will remain weak yet stable.

Antioxidants

Weak demand has heightened competition in the antioxidant market. Prices for 4020 and 4010NA have slipped slightly, whereas RD prices remain stable in line with aniline. Although pre-holiday restocking has offered some support, downstream buyers remain pessimistic. Producers’ profit margins are heavily compressed, prompting them to keep ex-factory prices firm. Supplies are plentiful, and antioxidant prices will likely stay stable in the near term.

Other Materials

• Insoluble sulfur: Supply is sufficient, with a slight price uptick.
• Zinc oxide: Prices dipped slightly, influenced by lower zinc ingot costs.
• Stearic acid: Prices remained stable.
• Anti-scorching agents: Prices remained stable.