1,1-Dichlorodimethyl ether

1,1-Dichloromethyl Ether Market Intelligence Report (July 22, 2026)

I. Market Price Dynamics
| Supplier Name | Quotation Date | Price (CNY/kg) | Minimum Order Quantity | Total Available Supply | Shipping Address | Purity | Remarks |
|------------------------------|----------------|------------------|--------------------------|------------------------|------------------|--------|-----------------------------------|
| Hubei Jusheng Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026-07-10 | Subject to negotiation (suggested price: CNY 1/kg)* | ≥1 kg | 1,000 kg | Tianmen City, Hubei Province | Not specified | Industrial grade; exported to Southeast Asia and Europe/America |
| Hubei Rishengchang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. | 2026-07-03 | CNY 10/kg | ≥1 kg | 1,000 kg | Wuhan City, Hubei Province | 99% | 25 kg/drum; enterprise standard |
| Wuhan Jushun Chemical Co., Ltd. | 2026-06-18 | CNY 85/kg (≥1 kg); CNY 42/kg (≥25 kg) | ≥1 kg | 999 kg | Wuhan City, Hubei Province | 99% | 25 kg/drum; in-stock, immediate shipment |

*Note: The 'suggested price of CNY 1/kg' likely reflects a data entry error or special contractual terms — actual transaction prices are significantly higher.

Regional Price Differentials and Historical Comparison
- Shandong Province quoted CNY 25,000/ton (≈CNY 25/kg) on March 27, 2026 (purity >97%), markedly higher than current Hubei quotations.
- Significant intra-regional pricing disparity exists within Hubei: lowest tier at CNY 42/kg (bulk purchase), highest at 'subject to negotiation' (with apparent data anomaly suggesting CNY 1/kg).

II. Supply-Demand Fundamental Analysis
1. Supply Side
- Hubei Province dominates domestic supply; the three listed suppliers collectively possess monthly production capacity exceeding 2,000 kg, primarily serving pharmaceutical intermediates and organic synthesis markets.
- Wuhan Jushun Chemical Co., Ltd. employs a tiered pricing strategy—bulk orders (≥25 kg) enjoy a 50% discount—indicating strong supplier incentive to secure large-volume contracts.

2. Demand Side
- Downstream applications concentrate in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials industries, with demand subject to seasonal production cycles.
- July is traditionally a low-demand period; however, Hubei Rishengchang’s absence of reported inventory pressure suggests relatively stable underlying demand.

3. Logistics and Cost Structure
- Suppliers based in Wuhan and Tianmen benefit from access to the Yangtze River waterway, conferring lower logistics costs compared to inland regions—potentially widening regional price differentials.

III. Key Market Drivers
1. Raw Material Costs
- Benchmark price for dimethyl ether stood at CNY 3,675/ton as of July 22, 2025—a 4.17% decline from the beginning of the month and at its annual low. As a derivative of dimethyl ether, 1,1-dichloromethyl ether faces weakening cost support.

2. Regulatory & Environmental Factors
- 1,1-Dichloromethyl ether (CAS No. 4885-02-3) is classified as a toxic chemical. Its production is subject to stringent environmental compliance requirements, constraining capacity expansion among SMEs and potentially further consolidating industry concentration.

3. International Market Dynamics
- Hubei Jusheng Technology exports to Europe/America and Southeast Asia; fluctuations in exchange rates and trade tensions may impact external demand—though no such effect is yet reflected in current quotations.

IV. Price Forecast & Risk Alerts
1. Short-Term Outlook (1–2 weeks)
- Prices in Hubei are expected to remain within the CNY 42–85/kg range; bulk-order discounts may widen further to alleviate off-season inventory pressure.
- High-price regions (e.g., Shandong) may narrow their premium relative to central China due to weak local demand, compressing inter-regional spreads to under CNY 10/kg.

2. Medium-Term Outlook (1–3 months)
- Should dimethyl ether prices sustain their current low level, cost support for 1,1-dichloromethyl ether will weaken further, potentially pushing prices below CNY 40/kg.
- A seasonal demand uptick post-September (as downstream industries enter peak production season) could drive price recovery—though upside remains capped by limited capacity expansion.

3. Risk Alerts
- Tightening environmental regulations may trigger shutdowns among smaller producers, causing short-term supply contraction and associated price volatility.
- Deterioration in the international trade environment (e.g., tariff hikes) could suppress export demand, intensifying domestic competition.