Supply and Demand - Domestic PX operating rates decreased slightly to 83.8% (-1.8%) while Asian PX operating rates fell to 73% (-1.3%) [2] - Yisheng New Materials reduced its operating capacity to 3.6 million tons, leading to PTA operating rates dropping to 77.7% (-1.4%) [2] Market Outlook - Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the likelihood of escalation remains low, with limited support for oil prices from OPEC+ expected to increase production in August [3] - Domestic PX facilities are anticipated to undergo maintenance in July, while downstream PTA and polyester operating rates are relatively high, alongside new PTA production expected in Q3, indicating a tight supply-demand balance for PX [3] - PXN is recovering to around $300/ton, which may lead to delays in maintenance plans for some facilities, but weak terminal demand and limited oil price support may restrict PX rebound potential [3] - Short-term PX price is expected to fluctuate within the range of 6600-6900, with caution advised near the upper boundary [3] Pricing and Cost - On June 30, Asian PX prices increased by $6/ton to $874/ton, equivalent to 7211 RMB/ton, while PXN was around $301/ton [1] - PX prices remained under pressure from raw material trends, with the market showing a relatively strong trading atmosphere despite some fluctuations [1]
PX：供需偏紧但油价支撑有限 短期PX维持震荡走势
Jin Tou Wang·2025-07-01 02:08