# Domestic Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) Market Price Update

Data from Sunsirs shows that as of October 16, the average domestic ex-factory price of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) stood at **6666.67 yuan per ton**. Compared with the price on October 12, the average price rose by 500 yuan per ton, an increase of **8.11%**. Compared with September 1, the average price increased by 450 yuan per ton, up **7.24%**. The maximum fluctuation between September 1 and October 16 reached **17.30%**.

## Two Rounds of Price Hikes in Domestic MEK Market This Week, Up 8.11%

The domestic MEK market performed strongly this week, supported by low inventory, which boosted market confidence. Producers and traders showed strong willingness to push prices higher.

Early in the week, Shandong factories took the lead in raising MEK ex-factory prices by 200 yuan per ton, bringing the average to 6300 yuan per ton. Producers in Nanjing, Ningbo and other regions followed suit, launching a new round of price increases. Near the weekend (October 15), major price hikes of 300–350 yuan per ton were seen across South China and East China.

As of October 16, MEK ex-factory prices are around 6800 yuan per ton in South China, 6500–6600 yuan per ton in North China, and around 6700 yuan per ton in South China. The national average ex-factory price is 6666.67 yuan per ton, representing a weekly increase of 500 yuan per ton, or **8.11%**.

## MEK Market Finally Rebounds After Holiday

On the upstream side, the domestic civil liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market failed to rally during the traditional "Golden September" peak season and trended downward instead. However, it staged a strong rebound in "Silver October".

Prices began rising during the double holiday period and extended sharp gains afterward, especially in South China, where increases were most pronounced and sustained. According to Sunsirs monitoring, the civil LPG price at Guangzhou Petrochemical jumped from 2748 yuan per ton on September 30 to 3348 yuan per ton on October 14, an increase of 600 yuan per ton. Prices across other regions also rose notably, with most markets now above 3000 yuan per ton.

## Limited New Orders; Stable Trend Expected Ahead

Following the broad price increases, new order volume remained modest, with trading dominated by small lots. As demand growth stayed weak, the market lacks momentum for further sharp gains. Current inventory levels are normal with no significant accumulation, while suppliers remain inclined to hold firm prices.

Therefore, the MEK market is expected to maintain **stable operation in the near term**.