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China’s propylene prices dip on easing geopolitical tensions and the downtrend likely to extend

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026—China’s propylene market prices dipped on eased geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, giving back some it gained previously. In this context, propylene market is mai

06-17-2026 14:23:56

China DOP margin squeeze persists amid intensifying cost pressure

Shandong (JLC), June 16, 2026—Constrained by diverging feedstock trends and its own supply-demand dynamics, China’s DOP industry faces persistent margin pressure with limited price fluctuations; as bo

06-16-2026 13:41:36

Domestic PS prices trade range-bound in early Jun

Shandong (JLC), June 12, 2026--Domestic PS prices traded range-bound in early June, as crude and styrene prices seesawed on volatile Middle East geopolitics and PS supply faced downward pressure from

06-12-2026 16:51:59

East China PET bottle chip prices swing sharply in May

Shandong (JLC), June 12, 2026—East China PET bottle chip prices swung sharply in May, following an “N-shaped” trajectory.

06-12-2026 14:11:00

Weak demand, softening cost support weigh on China PA market

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026—Since early June, China’s phthalic anhydride (PA) market has continued to decline amid thin demand and fading cost-side support, with industry profitability deteriorating,

06-09-2026 10:04:00

China PG market range-bound on mixed cues

Shandong (JLC), June 8, 2026—In June 2026, China’s propylene glycol (PG) market continued its downtrend; despite supply-side support from maintenance-induced production cuts, feedstock propylene oxide

06-08-2026 10:00:00

Sinopec Zhongke completes 500,000 mt/yr aromatics extraction unit

Guangzhou (JLC), June 3, 2026--Sinopec Zhongke (Guangdong) Refinery & Petrochemical saw the mechanical completion of a 500,000 mt/yr aromatics extraction unit on May 29, the company said.

06-03-2026 17:18:34

May PTA operating rate analysis and output forecast

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026--China’s PTA operating rate fell to 64.80% in May with output at 5.53 million mt. June output is expected to remain flat amid restarts and new maintenance.

05-28-2026 17:09:39

Asian PTA market price weakens on falling PX price and bleak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026—In May, Asian PTA market trended lower, weighed by lukewarm demand and weakening feedstock costs. During the current lull in terminal industry, lackluster purchasing dampe

05-28-2026 11:39:47

Middle East conflict turns PX from profitable to loss-making

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026--China’s PX market has been mired in persistent losses since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

05-27-2026 17:04:50

Agricultural film market enters off-season as spring sowing exits

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026--With the domestic spring sowing season fully concluded, the agricultural film market entered its traditional off-peak season.

05-21-2026 16:46:48

China's ABS, EPS, PS show divergent profitability amid slipping styrene prices

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—Recently, retreating styrene prices have eased cost pressures for downstream sectors, yet ABS remained trapped in losses due to supply-demand headwinds, while EPS hovered

05-19-2026 11:04:33

India’s anti-dumping renewal to have limited impact on China’s PA Exports

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026 – On May 7, 2026, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued an affirmative final ruling in the first sunset review of anti-dumping duties, recommending that phthali

05-19-2026 10:24:17

China PSF output cuts intensify, operating rate below 80%

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026—In 2026, China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) industry has proactively cut production due to persistently squeezed processing margins from high costs and weak demand, but

05-14-2026 08:55:01

China acetone market shows strong resilience on tight spot supply

Shandong (JLC), May 13, 2026--China’s acetone market retreated from its year-to-date high, yet prices remained at relatively elevated levels. Following the easing of tensions in the Middle East, the m

05-13-2026 15:29:35

Vioneo to finalize specific siting of green plastics factory in China

Guangzhou (JLC), May 12, 2026--Vioneo will finalize the specific siting in China for its 300,000 mt/yr fossil-free polyolefins production factory project in the next one to two months, Yicai reported

05-12-2026 19:35:25

UPR market underpinned by cost, gets stronger influence from fundamentals

05-12-2026 18:13:11

PE market likely to continue narrow range fluctuations in short term

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026--In May, PE retreated from highs on weaker costs and soft demand, creating an upstream-downstream disconnect. Near-term supply recovery offsets slow imports while downstre

05-12-2026 15:27:16

China styrene operating rate and output data analysis in Apr

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026--In April 2026, styrene supply recovery increments exceeded production reduction and shutdown losses, with the industry's operating rate reaching the highest monthly avera

05-12-2026 15:25:31

Ordos 150,000 mt/yr green ammonia project under critical commissioning

Guangzhou (JLC), April 28, 2026--Shenneng North Energy is working hard on the commissioning of its 150,000 mt/yr green ammonia project in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, aiming to bring it online on schedule,

04-28-2026 18:36:11

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