Recently (9.1-9.11), the market for trichloromethane has significantly increased. According to data from Business Society, as of September 11th, the price of trichloromethane bulk water in Shandong Province was 2450 yuan/ton, an increase of 9.13% from 2245 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month. The raw material methanol fluctuates narrowly, the price of liquid chlorine drops slightly, and the cost support for trichloromethane weakens slightly; The overall inventory of chloroform enterprises is low, and the supply of goods in the region is tight, leading to a significant increase in factory prices; Downstream construction requires support at a low level.

Recently (9.1-9.11), the domestic methane chloride production has been basically normal, with an overall production rate of around 7.6%.

Recently (9.1-9.11), the high price of raw material methanol has stabilized, the price of liquid chlorine has decreased, and the cost support for trichloromethane has weakened. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, as of September 11th, the spot price of methanol was 2530 yuan/ton, a decrease of 0.85% from 2551 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month. As of September 11th, the acceptance price of liquid chlorine tank trucks in Shandong region has decreased overall from 500 yuan/ton at the end of August, at 300 yuan/ton.

The overall operating low and stable price of refrigerant R22 has slightly increased, with the main demand for support for trichloromethane. However, in 2023, the total production quota of R22 will be reduced by 19% to 181800 tons, and overall support for trichloromethane demand will weaken in the medium to long term.

Analysts from Business Society’s methane chloride data believe that supply and demand are still supported, and the cost side is still relatively high. It is expected that the trichloromethane market will continue to operate at a high level in the short term.