Rubber additives market weekly report (7.15-7.21)

This week, the price of pure benzene fell 200/ton, the price of aniline remained stable, the price of cyclohexylamine fell 300 yuan/ton, the price of acetone remained stable, the price of MIBK fell 1,000 yuan/ton, and the price of other raw materials for additives was basically stable.

The overall market demand for accelerators continues to remain flat, prices are weak and stable. At present, the upstream raw material prices stalemate finishing, the downstream wait-and-see mood is strong, purchasing enthusiasm is not high, the actual transaction price center of gravity moved slightly downward. Due to the accelerator profit compression is exhausted, manufacturers are willing to support prices, there are some production cuts. It is expected that the recent accelerator prices continue to maintain a weak and stable trend.

Affected by flat demand and falling costs, antioxidant 4020 and 4010NA prices have been adjusted downward, antioxidant RD closely follow the trend of aniline, prices remain stable. At present, the antioxidant market competition is fierce, and the downstream is still in a wait-and-see mood. Production plant profit margins compressed to historical lows, price willingness is obvious. It is expected that the price of antioxidant will continue to maintain a weak and stable operation in the short term.

Insoluble sulfur supply remains sufficient, prices remain stable; zinc oxide prices fell slightly, stearic acid, silane coupling agent and anti-coking agent to maintain stability.