Due to shutdowns for maintenance at some upstream factories, acetone supply has tightened, leading to a resilient market performance. However, as raw material benzene prices decline, the profitability of phenol-ketone plants improves, causing downstream buyers to adopt a cautious stance and prioritize purchases based on actual demand.
In the short term, acetone prices are expected to remain largely stable. Close attention should be paid to downstream purchasing trends, and operations should be conducted in conjunction with inventory levels and downstream orders.
