N,N-Dimethylaniline Recent Commodity Market Intelligence Report

I. Market Price Dynamics

1. Regional Quotation Differences:
- On May 22, 2026, Shandong Luoheng Chemical Products Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 20,500 per metric ton for its 99% industrial-grade N,N-dimethylaniline; Wuhan Hengjiu Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 18,300 per metric ton for its product with purity ≥99%; Shandong Xima Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 14,500 per metric ton for its 99.9% purity product; and Shandong Qiangsen Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 15,000 per metric ton for its premium-grade product.
- On May 14, 2026, the domestic market average price for domestically produced 99.5% N,N-dimethylaniline stood at RMB 15,867 per metric ton; the three-month average was RMB 15,857 per metric ton; the three-month low was RMB 15,000 per metric ton; and the three-month high was RMB 16,000 per metric ton.

2. Recent Price Volatility:
- On February 9, 2026, the market price for domestically produced 99.5% N,N-dimethylaniline in Shandong Province was RMB 16,000 per metric ton—up by RMB 1,500 per metric ton from the previous quotation. The three-month average price was RMB 15,546 per metric ton; the three-month low was RMB 13,600 per metric ton; and the three-month high was RMB 16,000 per metric ton—representing both one-year and three-year highs.

II. Supply-Demand Analysis

1. Demand Growth:
- Rising downstream demand has driven price increases, especially in high-end sectors such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, further pushing up market prices.
- With global economic recovery and the emergence of new markets, demand for N,N-dimethylaniline continues to expand across dyes, pigments, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.

2. Supply Situation:
- Regional oversupply reflects localized market saturation—for instance, Liao Cheng Jinxinda’s lower pricing may stem from oversupply in its regional market.
- As the primary production hub, Shandong Province exhibits intra-provincial price divergence attributable to logistics cost variations: enterprises located near production bases benefit from lower logistics costs and thus offer relatively lower prices, whereas those farther away incur higher logistics expenses, resulting in comparatively higher quotations.

III. Cost Factors

- Fluctuations in raw material prices (e.g., toluene and methanol), along with rising environmental compliance costs, are being passed on to end-product pricing.

IV. Market Strategy Analysis

1. Pricing Strategies:
- Some enterprises adopt low-price strategies to capture market share, particularly in oversupplied regions.
- In contrast, premium-market participants emphasize product quality and brand equity, sustaining premium pricing strategies.

2. Competitive Landscape:
- Domestic and foreign enterprises compete across distinct market tiers, while inter-regional competition is intensifying.
- Leading firms enhance core competitiveness through technological innovation, market expansion, and industrial chain integration.

V. Analytical Assessment

1. Causes of Price Divergence:
- Purity and brand differentiation: Variations in product purity and brand influence among manufacturers result in significant price disparities.
- Regional logistics costs: As the principal production base, Shandong Province experiences intra-provincial price differentiation due to varying logistics costs.
- Strategic pricing choices: Some enterprises pursue market-share expansion via low-price strategies, whereas premium-market players maintain pricing premiums.

2. Impact of Supply-Demand Dynamics:
- Demand-driven price increases: Rapid downstream industry growth sustains continuous demand expansion for N,N-dimethylaniline.
- Regionally oversupplied markets exert downward price pressure: In certain regions, overcapacity or insufficient demand triggers supply surplus, thereby inducing price declines.

VI. Future Outlook

1. Price Trends:
- Premium segment stability: With global economic recovery and expanding applications in emerging fields, demand for N,N-dimethylaniline in premium segments will continue growing, supporting stable or slightly upward price movement.
- Intensified mid-to-low-tier competition: Competition in mid-to-low-tier markets will become fiercer, potentially leading to modest price declines. However, accelerating industry consolidation and tightening environmental regulations may lead to the exit or acquisition of smaller enterprises, thereby improving overall supply-demand balance.
- Upward shift in price center: Technological breakthroughs by domestic producers and broader adoption of environmentally friendly products are expected to raise the premium-segment share to over 40%, shifting the overall price center to the RMB 18,000–22,000 per metric ton range.

2. Market Trends:
- Green, high-end, and intelligent development: The industry will advance toward greener production, higher-value products, and smarter operations, with enterprise competition increasingly focused on technological innovation and brand building.
- Accelerated industrial consolidation: Heightened competitive pressure and stricter environmental requirements will expedite industry consolidation. Leading enterprises will strengthen competitiveness through innovation, market expansion, and vertical integration, while smaller firms face heightened risks of exit or acquisition.