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PTA industry sees lower social inventory and widening basis

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—In China, PTA supply remained tight due to relatively low operating rates, which reached as low as 51.08% on August 8, amid concentrated unit maintenance and production

08-26-2026 14:54:20

DOP production declines in H1 2026 amid persistent operating constraints

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026--China’s DOP output totaled 687,800 mt in H1 2026, down 4.47% YoY, as tepid demand and poor producer margins continued to weigh on operations.

08-13-2026 10:20:35

China’s 2026 fiber rules restrict low-grade recycled PSF and standardize labeling

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--On July 1, Chinese updated fiber product measures curbed unsafe recycled PSF, standardized labels to protect consumers and upgrade the textile sector.

07-16-2026 17:55:30

South China’s toluene prices rise on surging crude price and supply constraints

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—Toluene prices in South China were rising from July 8 on surging international crude oil prices fueled by the escalating geopolitical conflict and tightening spot supply

07-16-2026 17:29:06

China’s benzene surges 8% in strong rally

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026--China benzene market experienced a volatile pattern of initial sharp gains, followed by pressure-induced corrections, and then another round of strong price support rall

07-15-2026 11:02:00

China butanone industry profit analysis for the first half of 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026--In H1 2026, China's butanone industry demonstrated robust overall profitability. Mainstream n-butene-based process producers maintained high profit margins with signific

06-17-2026 15:38:18

H1 2026 China PP granule demand sustains structural divergence

Shandong (JLC), June 10, 2026-- In H1 2026, China's PP granule demand was structurally divergent, with rigid demand underpinning the base, industrial consumption staying steady, and real estate-linked

06-10-2026 14:49:52

April textile exports jump 44.62% as cyclical recovery hides structural weakness

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026--In April, China's textile and apparel exports to the global market amounted to $24.05 billion, surging 44.62% month on month but down 0.58% year on year, with the decline

05-19-2026 17:18:06

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

UPR market underpinned by cost, gets stronger influence from fundamentals

05-12-2026 18:13:11

China PG market to remain strong on dual boost from cost and supply

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026—In the first quarter of 2026, China’s propylene glycol (PG) market experienced a sharp V-shaped reversal, with a rapid surge in March, and then went range-bound at a hig

04-14-2026 15:15:43

China’s PTA industry shifts from expansion to quality

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026--Between 2021 and 2025, China’s PTA industry witnessed sustained capacity growth coupled with the removal of obsolete units.

03-26-2026 17:28:37

Yulong Petrochemical sees progress on extended industrial chain project

Guangzhou (JLC), March 18, 2026--China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has decided to review the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Yulong Petrochemical's land reclamation works, a

03-18-2026 19:04:55

PSF sees strong short-term momentum on Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), March 6, 2026--Rising feedstock costs driven by geopolitical tensions, combined with recovering seasonal demand, supported strong short-term momentum in polyester staple fiber (PSF).

03-06-2026 16:19:54

China PP industry completes five-year transformation from net importer to global supply hub

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—From 2021 to 2025, China's polypropylene (PP) industry underwent a historic reversal from net importer to self-sufficient and outward-oriented supplier driven by a capaci

03-05-2026 15:26:54

China DOP prices strengthen on geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026--China’s DOP market has remained firm recently, primarily underpinned by robust cost support amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,

03-05-2026 13:52:17

Strait of Hormuz closure triggers cost-driven propylene surge

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2026--The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions triggered a cost-driven surge in China’s propylene market, creating a looming stale

03-04-2026 10:19:40

U.S. tariff reversal reshapes Chinese plastics trade, squeezes downstream exports

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026--Between February 20 and 24, 2026, U.S. tariff policy underwent drastic adjustments. The impact of this tariff volatility on China’s plastics market shifted from “dir

02-26-2026 15:29:42

1.91 million mt/yr new toluene capacity to come on stream in 2026

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026 – A total of 8 toluene units with total capacity of 1.91 million mt/yr would be put into production in 2026. In this way, China toluene capacity might total at 33.72

02-26-2026 09:07:31

Sinopec Henan to complete constr. of hydrocracker by end of 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), February 6, 2026--Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical aims to achieve mechanical completion of the oil refining part, including a hydrocracker, under its 1 million mt/yr ethylene projec

02-06-2026 18:57:43

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