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Last week (12.2-12.6), the chemical market hit a new low for the year. As of December 6th, the China Chemical Product Price Index (CCPI) released by Chemical Online closed at 4314 points, a decrease of 0.5%.

Introduction: In the third quarter, low inventories of palm oil in production areas and frequent favorable macroeconomic policies in the market boosted spot prices, leading to a wide rise in late September to a two-year high. Against the backdrop of reduced production and increased demand for raw wood in the fourth quarter, the supply and demand in production areas may tighten. Domestic supply and demand are weak, and port inventories continue to be low. Coupled with favorable macroeconomic policies, it is expected that palm oil spot prices will continue to rise in the fourth quarter.

Last week (8.5-8.9), the domestic chemical market continued to decline. As of August 9th, the China Chemical Product Price Index (CCPI) released by Chemical Online closed at 4537 points, a decrease of 1.2%.