Recently (10.1-10.20), the trichloromethane market in Shandong region has experienced a significant decline. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, as of October 20th, the price of trichloromethane water in Shandong Province was 1700 yuan/ton, a decrease of 8.11% from 1850 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month. The prices of raw materials methanol and liquid chlorine have risen, which is supported by the cost of trichloromethane. Downstream production remains low, dragging down the trichloromethane market. In addition, the overall production of methane chloride remains high, leading to a downward trend in the trichloromethane market after the holiday.

Recently (10.1-10.20), some units were shut down for maintenance, and the overall production of methane chloride in China was around 8.4%.
Recently, the prices of methanol and liquid chlorine have risen, providing support for the cost of trichloromethane. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, as of October 20th, the spot price of methanol was 2290 yuan/ton, an increase of 2.35% from 2237 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month. As of October 20th, the acceptance price of liquid chlorine tank trucks in Shandong region was around 200 yuan/ton, significantly higher than before the holiday.
The demand for downstream refrigerant R22 continues to be weak after the holiday, and the support for trichloromethane demand has weakened. In addition, the R22 quota will continue to decrease in 2025, which will have a negative impact on trichloromethane. In 2013, the baseline production quota for second-generation refrigerants in China was 426400 tons. After multiple pressure drops, it will be reduced to 163600 tons by 2025. Among them, the production quotas for R22, R142b, and R141b are 149100 tons, 0.34 tons, and 0.92 tons, respectively.
The methane chloride data analyst from Shengyi Society believes that the cost of trichloromethane will continue to be supported; However, the supply and demand of trichloromethane are relatively weak, and it is expected that the trichloromethane market will mainly consolidate weakly in the later period.