Nitro-chloro Benzene China market was traded weak in the first week of December 2025, with o-NCB down 1.28% W-o-W. The declines came on the back of weaker feedstock cost as the cost of chlorobenzene, nitric acid and benzene were softer under ample supply and demand on the wait-and-see tone. Production was steady as there were no environmental inspections or production interruptions, and inventory levels were adequate. On the demand side, some dye, and agrochemical downstream buyers were cautious buying slow in fear of year closure and January maintenance closure. Export orders also became weaker due to RMB appreciation which initially ate into offshore margins and subsequently buyers adopted a wait and see posture on new bookings. Logistics are smooth and supply is sufficient, traders lowered offers to stimulate spot sales. Still, ChemAnalyst said going forward, continued destocking ahead of year-end might further exert downward pressure on Nitro-chloro Benzene prices in China through December, unless there is an improvement in demand fundamentals.
Key Highlights
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Ortho Nitro-Chloro Benzene prices in China fell in early December.
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Declining chlorobenzene, nitric acid, and benzene prices reduced production costs.
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Supply remained ample due to stable operating rates and no environmental restrictions.
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Downstream dye and agrochemical demand weakened ahead of January maintenance shutdowns.
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As per ChemAnalyst, inventory destocking may push prices lower through December.
Nitro-chloro Benzene prices in China continued to decline in the first week of Dec xxxx, pressured by bearish supply and demand fundamentals. Ortho Nitro-Chloro Benzene (o-NCB) was priced at USD xxx/MT EX-Works Qingdao with a downward movement of USD xx/MT or x.xx over the previous week. The month started cautiously as market players were influenced by the declining upstream cost, sufficient stocks and weak procuring demand from downstream manufacturers.
On costs, the prices of local chlorobenzene and nitric acid slipped slightly as benzene prices softened and upstream plants continued running steadily. Benzene prices weakened as refinery...
