China’s Diethyl Carbonate market is expected to rise further in June 2026, with ChemAnalyst projecting a 3.3% increase as reduced operating rates, strong battery sector procurement, and higher ethanol feedstock costs tighten supply. Battery grade demand from Jiangsu and Zhejiang remains firm ahead of summer electrolyte solvent ramp ups, while export enquiries from South Korea and Germany continue to support FOB Shanghai offers. Unless inspections ease or operating rates rebound sharply, June pricing is likely to maintain a bullish bias. May set the foundation for this strength. Diethyl Carbonate prices rose 3.28% month on month, driven by scheduled maintenance, environmental inspections, and intermittent power rationing that reduced national operating rates. Battery sector demand was the strongest pull, while coatings remained weak and polycarbonate compounders provided steady support. Export activity increased mid May, and Shanghai inventories fell about 6%. Rising anhydrous ethanol costs added further upward pressure.
