The 80,000-ton/year MDI unit in Dongcao Ruian began maintenance on July 23 and is expected to be repaired in about 35 days.

On July 4, the MTBE external market closing price increased: the Asian MTBE market closing price increased by US$2.76/ton compared with the previous trading day, and FOB Singapore closed at US$662.16 -664.16/ton. The closing price of the European MTBE market was increased by US$1/ton from the previous trading day, and FOB ARA closed at US$859.49 -859.99/ton. During the Independence Day holiday in the United States, the MTBE market in the United States is closed.