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China’s benzene imports stand at 402,000 mt in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2026—China’s benzene imports stood at around 402,000 mt in August 2026, down 8.89% year on year but largely unchanged from 403,100 mt in July. Overall, the market showed

09-22-2026 17:43:46

Analysis of China’s styrene export data in August 2026

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2026—China’s styrene exports totaled 113,600 mt in August 2026, increasing by 100,500 mt year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC

09-22-2026 15:50:17

PTA range-bound at highs as cost support offsets weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2026--PTA prices remained range-bound at high levels, as firm crude oil and PX cost support was offset by weakening supply-demand dynamics, leaving the market in intense

09-16-2026 14:50:43

China plasticizer prices surge toward yearly highs on robust cost support

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2026--Since early September, China's plasticizer market has rallied across the board, with prices up around CNY1,000/mt.

09-15-2026 17:17:31

PE rises to yearly highs on cost support, weak demand caps further gains

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2026--China’s PE spot prices climbed to their highest levels of the year, supported by volatile-but-firm crude oil and periodic tightness in supply, with the spot-futures

09-15-2026 14:49:45

China propylene prices trend higher on supply tightness and geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), September 3, 2026—China’s propylene market moved broadly upward in August, primarily driven by supply tightness and geopolitical tensions.

09-03-2026 17:31:00

China polyester yarn prices fluctuate in Aug on cost swings and subdued demand

Shandong (JLC), September 1, 2026--China’s polyester yarn market fluctuated in August amid swinging feedstock costs and subdued textile demand.

09-01-2026 16:38:40

Korean EPS unit shutdown creates window for China's EPS exports

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026--The shutdown of BASF's Ulsan EPS plant disrupted South Korea’s supply-demand, bringing short-term opportunities for China's EPS exports.

08-26-2026 17:15:44

China VAM market poised to weaken on bearish fundamentals despite cost support

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—China’s VAM market is poised to weaken on bearish supply-demand fundamentals, but firm feedstock costs are expected to limit the downside and prevent a sharp collapse.

08-26-2026 08:46:42

China octanol prices extend gains on firm cost support and tight supply

Shandong (JLC), August 17, 2026—China’s octanol prices extended their gains through mid-August, supported by firm cost-side support and tight supply.

08-17-2026 17:30:12

Geopolitical shocks and capacity surge reshape China's PE market

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026--In 2026, the interplay between Middle East geopolitical turmoil and concentrated H2 capacity additions drove China's PE market through a triple transformation

08-13-2026 16:19:18

China’s POE capacity ramp-up intensifies supply-demand tug-of-war

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026--China’s POE prices went range-bound amid surging domestic POE supply and weak seasonal demand, with continued capacity additions capping any upside.

08-12-2026 17:05:14

China VAM market poised to soften on rising run rates and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 11, 2026—China’s VAM market is poised to soften in the near term, pressured by rising operating rates and lackluster demand.

08-11-2026 17:30:27

China’s toluene exports rise in H1 2026 amid multiple bullish driving factors

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China exported about 820,784.91 mt of toluene, surging by 123.24% year on year, driven by tightening supply in Asia due to feedstock supply con

07-29-2026 16:56:22

Jun propylene imports saw on-month rise

07-29-2026 14:41:06

Jul PE supply rises on unit restarts while spot prices stay elevated

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026--China’s polyethylene (PE) supply rose month-on-month in July as maintenance units restarted, while spot prices stayed elevated and range-bound tracking upstream costs.

07-28-2026 16:50:51

China’s Jun PET bottle chip exports down

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026—China’s PET bottle chip exports in June declined both on month and on year, amid weakening external demand and mounting supply in the overseas market.

07-23-2026 17:36:05

Geopolitical cost-push rally lifts PP yet weak fundamentals cap sustained upside

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026--The US-Iran conflict lifted crude costs and drove PP up 7.52%, yet weak downstream demand and ample supply cap upside, leaving near-term direction hinged on geopolitical

07-23-2026 16:38:59

China's PFY prices rebound in early July on cost, supply support

Shandong (JLC), July 13, 2026—In early July, polyester filament yarn (PFY) prices rebounded, with major producers raising list prices by CNY50/mt on July 8.

07-13-2026 14:51:00

Tight supply supports acetic acid gains, weak demand clouds outlook

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s acetic acid prices have trended steadily higher with modest gains since early July, yet market participants remain uncertain about the near-term outlook, promptin

07-09-2026 16:30:30

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