During the week of xx November xxxx, the market prices of methylene dichloride (DCM) in China indicated an increase of x.xx, owing to shortages in supply, rising production costs, and market support. After the New Year festival, the operating levels of major methylene dichloride manufacturers remained at a significant level of xxx, with some manufacturers running at full capacity. Towards the middle of January, the methylene dichloride industry indicated a slight decrease in operating levels of xx.xx, with some fluctuations in plant capacity.
On the cost side, dual gains of methanol and liquid chlorine in turn supported the growth. Methanol imports were predicted to be lower, and ports&#xx; inventory was declining, and stable purchasing by downstream chlorine consumers, which led to a rise in ex-factory prices for chlorine. These costs added more to methylene dichloride producers and enhanced the price...
