Release Date: April 16, 2026

Summary: During the week of April 10 to April 16, 2026, the domestic Monochloroacetic Acid (MCAA) market saw its price center shift downward. Manufacturers have transitioned to an active shipping strategy to manage inventory. Due to falling feedstock costs and cautious downstream sentiment, the average market price dropped by approximately 5% compared to last week.

1. Market Overview: Shifting Gravity and Quiet Trading

The MCAA market faced significant downward pressure this week. As of today, the average domestic market price stands at 5,000 RMB/ton, representing a decrease of 265 RMB/ton (a 5.03% drop) from last Thursday’s average of 5,265 RMB/ton.

Supply Side: Dynamic Fluctuations In Shandong, some enterprises initially increased production loads before scaling back later in the week. Combined with ongoing shutdowns at facilities in Jiangsu, the overall supply of MCAA has seen a slight contraction.

Demand Side: Cautious Procurement Downstream users have shown strong resistance to higher price points, remaining highly cautious in their operations. Transactions have been limited to essential, small-scale orders, resulting in a quiet market atmosphere with a lack of large-volume momentum.

Cost Side: Weakening Support The price of Acetic Acid continued to decline throughout the week, while Liquid Chlorine prices fluctuated before trending lower. The steady drop in Acetic Acid has significantly weakened the cost support for MCAA, prompting manufacturers to lower quotes to stimulate shipments.

2. Regional Price Summary (Flake MCAA)

Current transaction prices across major production hubs are as follows:

• Shandong Region: Mainstream prices at 4,800 – 5,040 RMB/ton

• Henan Region: Mainstream prices at 4,400 – 4,900 RMB/ton

• Shanxi Region: Mainstream prices at 4,600 – 5,100 RMB/ton

• Hubei Region: Mainstream prices at 5,300 – 5,500 RMB/ton

3. Future Outlook: Continued Pressure and Potential Downside

Looking ahead, Wuxi High Mountain provides the following analysis for the short-term market:

• Supply Outlook: Certain enterprises in Henan and Shandong have plans to reduce production loads further, suggesting a continued trend of tightening supply.

• Demand Outlook: Downstream "wait-and-see" sentiment is expected to persist. Procurement will likely remain restricted to immediate, small-batch needs.

• Cost Outlook: Expectations for a further decline in Acetic Acid prices suggest that the cost floor for MCAA may weaken even more.

Conclusion: Driven by the sustained weakness in feedstock costs, the MCAA market center may have further room to move downward. We expect the market to remain under pressure in the short term, with prices projected to fluctuate between 4,500 and 5,000 RMB/ton next week.

4. HM Strategic Advice

Given the current downward trend, Wuxi High Mountain recommends that partners:

1. Maintain Lean Inventory: Adopt a "Just-in-Time" procurement strategy to hedge against further price volatility.

2. Monitor Feedstock Pivots: Keep a close watch on Acetic Acid price points, as they will serve as the primary indicator for a potential market bottom for MCAA.

Wuxi High Mountain remains committed to providing global partners with transparent data and stable supply chain solutions.

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