On December 30th, the domestic DMC market operated steadily, with the national average price remaining at 13,600 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day. As the end of the month approached, the inventory level of various monomer factories was generally low, and their core work focused on fulfilling pre-sold orders from earlier periods, with overall market quotations maintaining stable operation. There was no significant improvement on the downstream demand side; the wait-and-see sentiment in the market persisted before the Spring Festival, as customers showed low enthusiasm for inquiry and purchasing interest. Market transactions were mainly supported by a small amount of replenishment driven by rigid demand.
Looking ahead to the subsequent market trend, in the short term, the DMC price is expected to remain stable with possible slight fluctuations. Its trend will be mainly influenced by core factors such as supply, market sentiment, and costs. On the supply side, the delivery of pre-sold orders from monomer factories is drawing to a close, and they plan to further strengthen emission reduction measures in January. Regarding market sentiment, manufacturers still maintain a price-firming stance, while most downstream enterprises hold a wait-and-see or bearish attitude. On the cost side, the industrial silicon market continues to face a pattern of weak supply and demand, with the possibility of further tightening on the supply side. According to market research, about 70% of industry customers anticipate that the short-term industrial silicon price will still show a range-bound volatility trend.