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China’s butanone retreats from highs, short-term pressure persists

Shandong (JLC), April 23, 2026--Since April, domestic butanone prices surged to peaks but lacked follow-through strength, entering a downward channel around mid-month.

04-23-2026 16:23:05

China DEG prices to fluctuate up in short term amid geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China diethylene glycol (DEG) market price might fluctuate up in short term, mainly supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and gradual recovery of domest

03-17-2026 11:01:57

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 POM prices up on supply shortages

Shandong (JLC), November 21, 2025--China POM market prices went up due to expectations of future supply shortages.hina POM market prices went up due to future expectation of falling supply.

11-21-2025 09:06:02

China acrylonitrile prices grow amid supply shortage

Shandong (JLC), September 9, 2025—China’s acrylonitrile prices rose slightly in September due to supply constraints, but weak demand and overcapacity continued to squeeze profits, prompting production

09-09-2025 08:38:02

China octanol prices fall after hitting high in the short run

Shandong (JLC), November 15, 2023—China octanol prices fell after hitting high recently and would maintain a downward trend in the long run due to ample supply and thin demand.

11-15-2023 16:18:11

Propylene prices rebound on supply shortage, firm crude market

Shandong (JLC), October 23, 2023--Propylene prices rebounded in the second half of October on the back of supply shortage and drive force from crude oil market.

10-23-2023 17:35:22

China toluene prices surge in Q3 on firmer crude value, short supply

Shandong (JLC), September 21, 2023--Domestic toluene market prices rose notably in the third quarter of 2023, taking cues from firmer crude oil price and tight supply.

09-21-2023 15:45:19

China’s PG prices to go range-bound in the short term

Shandong (JLC), March 21, 2023--China's propylene glycol (PG) prices will go range-bound in the short term amid tight supply, stable feedstock prices but tepid demand.

03-21-2023 16:12:00

East China propylene prices gain on short supply

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2023—Propylene prices in East China increased amid tight supply.

02-10-2023 19:07:19

China’s ethanol prices to stabilize at low levels in the short term

Shandong (JLC), November 9, 2022--China's ethanol prices will be stable at low levels in the short term, JLC estimates.

11-09-2022 13:03:00

Asian ethylene market to remain pessimistic in the short term

Asian ethylene market atmosphere will remain pessimistic in the short term, JLC estimates.

05-19-2022 16:34:22

China ethyl alcohol prices to go range-bound at high levels in the short term

04-19-2022 16:05:57

S Shandong methanol prices surge on feedstock shortage

Methanol prices in the south of Shandong province have surge this month, because of short supply of feedstock coke-oven gas in the local market and high methanol prices in surrounding markets.

09-17-2021 17:12:13

China’s synthetic ammonia prices extend high broadly on short supply

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2021--Domestic synthetic ammonia market price was on the rise after the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, crucially due to ongoing supply tightness and partly because of the demand from spring farming.

03-25-2021 17:15:01

International liquid ammonia prices keep rising on short supply

Synthetic ammonia prices in most major markets saw significant rises recently as the global supply shortage continued.

03-09-2021 10:54:52

China’s styrene price soars in Feb on high cost, short supply

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2021--China’s styrene market prices saw a steep rise in February, in part due to strong cost supports reacting to crude oil gains, and because of the supply shortage led by many foreign unit shutdowns.

03-04-2021 17:10:29

China’s Feb methanol imports may shorten

Shandong (JLC), February 24, 2021—China’s methanol imports in February is expected to shorten to 850,000 mt curtailed by the 7-day Chinese New Year holiday, down by about 50,000 mt from the estimated 900,000 mt in January, based on JLC shipping data.

02-24-2021 17:06:14

Synthetic ammonia prices keep rising on supply shortage

Shandong (JLC), January 20, 2021--Domestic synthetic ammonia market price was on the rise after the New Year’s Day holiday (January 1-3, 2021), with the average market price surpassing the highest point last year, largely due to supply shrinkage.

01-20-2021 17:23:07

China’s DMF prices jump on short supply

Shandong (JLC), January 14, 2021--Domestic Dimethyl Formamide (DMF) market price was on the rise moving into January, largely due to the tight supply. As of January 13, the DMF market price has risen more than CNY1,000/mt.

01-14-2021 17:14:43

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