Core Viewpoint - The domestic PVC futures market is experiencing fluctuations, with the main contract closing at 4581.00 yuan/ton, down 0.22% [1] Market Price Summary - In East China, PVC market prices are adjusting weakly, with calcium carbide method 5 type material priced between 4490-4610 yuan/ton and ethylene material around 4600-4700 yuan/ton [1] - In North China, PVC market prices are down, with calcium carbide method 5 type material priced at 4430-4530 yuan/ton and ethylene material at 4730-4880 yuan/ton [1] - In South China, PVC market prices are also adjusting weakly, with calcium carbide method 5 type material priced at 4570-4660 yuan/ton and ethylene material at 4660-4750 yuan/ton [1] Supply and Demand Analysis - New Lake Futures indicates that the concentrated maintenance period is nearly over, with future maintenance volumes expected to remain low, leading to continued high operating rates [1] - Heng Tai Futures notes that downstream product enterprises are maintaining low operating rates, with no signs of improvement in orders, leading to low procurement strategies [1] - Guotou Anxin Futures suggests that the chlor-alkali integration still has profit potential, but cost support is weak, resulting in a supply surplus and weak demand, indicating that PVC may continue to operate at low levels [1]