The domestic spot market maintained a positive trading sentiment even after the latest price hikes. Market sources suggest that the down-cycle may have bottomed out, with the manufacturing season gaining momentum and prompting more active restocking by buyers.
On the pricing front, Shenhua managed to raise the auction price for homo-PP by CNY 40/ton, bolstered by a rebound in futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. However, the auction price for LLDPE slipped by CNY 60/ton compared to the previous session, reflecting mixed sentiment in the market.