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China PP unit turnaround-related losses rise in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025--In July, China polypropylene (PP) turnaround-related losses totaled 615,800 mt, up 93,500 mt from the previous month.

08-14-2025 15:12:08

June PTA exports still dominated by nearby Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--China imported only 1,200 mt of PTA in June 2025, up 1,100 mt month on month, while exports totaled 255,200 mt, down 10,000 mt month on month.

08-13-2025 17:05:00

Weak domestic demand spurs H1 toluene export growth

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--China domestic demand for toluene remained sluggish, pushing China’s toluene exports markedly higher in the first half of 2025.

08-13-2025 16:13:00

China methanol exports & imports analysis in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2025--China’s methanol trade in the first half of 2025 can be summarized as sharply lower imports and a modest but notable export rebound.

08-12-2025 16:24:00

China PVC prices edge lower lacking any bullish drivers

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2025--Last week a brief rebound quickly faded as the move found no support from underlying supply-demand fundamentals, and PVC prices moved down slightly.

08-12-2025 10:42:00

China's PET bottle chip exports down on rising freight

Shandong (JLC), July 30, 2025--China exported 545,500 mt of PET bottle chip in June 2025 at an average price of $772/mt, a month-on-month decrease of 73,500 mt yet a 2.56% rise compared with June 2024

07-30-2025 16:27:00

China’s butanone exports surge MoM to hit high in 2025

Shandong (JLC), July 30, 2025--China exported 30,067.30 mt of butanone in June 2025, up 52.18% month on month and 48.03% year on year, with total value at $26.59 million and an average price at $884.4

07-30-2025 10:02:00

A brief review of China’s NBR trade data in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2025--China imported 7,500 mt of NBR in June 2025 according to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, down 6.64% month on month but up 8.10%

07-29-2025 17:04:00

China’s ABS market supply-demand analysis in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2025--In the first half of 2025, China’s ABS market was unmistakably oversupplied. Distributors struggled to move volumes, and judging the direction of prices became increasin

07-29-2025 11:37:00

China's PE imports hit record low as domestic material substitution accelerates

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2025--China imported 959,300 mt of polyethylene (PE) in June 2025, down 108,900 mt or 10.2% month on month and 46,300 mt or 4.6% year on year.

07-24-2025 17:04:00

China’s Jun PVC imports edge higher, exports plunge

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2025--China’s imports of PVC powder remained low despite a month-on-month increase in June 2025, as the domestic market continued to grapple with oversupply and persistently w

07-24-2025 14:17:00

China’s PET bottle chip exports climb in May

Shandong (JLC), July 17, 2025--China exported 619,000 mt of PET bottle chip in May 2025, up 10,700 mt month on month and 31.39% year on year, with an average price of $785.58/mt.

07-17-2025 16:45:00

China’s PET fiber chip exports sustain rising in May

Shandong (JLC), July 17, 2025--In May 2025, PET fiber chip exports showed strong momentum, with both month-on-month and year-on-year volumes posting impressive gains.

07-17-2025 11:34:00

China butyl rubber imports and exports analysis in May

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2025--China imported about 28,900 mt of butyl rubber in May 2025 according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of PRC, up 15.34 % month on month and 9.74

07-16-2025 10:21:00

China butanone exports in May climb on month, on year

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025--China exported 19,758.23 mt of butanone in May 2025 according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), up 24.5% year on year and 5.29% month on month,

06-26-2025 15:13:00

China’s urea exports to soar in June

Shandong (JLC), June 25, 2025--China’s urea exports are expected to soar in June 2025 with the opening of exports.

06-25-2025 17:05:00

China’s PVC imports down, exports up in May

Shandong (JLC), June 25, 2025--China’s PVC imports declined in May, while exports saw great rises amid muted domestic demand and price advantage.

06-25-2025 11:17:00

China’s PE imports and exports analysis in May

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2025--In May, China's PE imports were around 1.06 million mt, a month-on-month decrease of 15.21%, but a year-on-year increase of 4.82%.

06-24-2025 16:37:00

China PSF operating rate rises, profit declines

Shandong (JLC), Jun 19, 2025--In the first half of 2025, the polyester staple fiber (PSF) industry showed an uptrend in operating rates, but profits declined significantly.

06-19-2025 16:05:00

China PFY operating rate keeps high in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), Jun 18, 2025--In the first half of 2025, the polyester filament yarn (PFY) industry maintained a high operating rate, with an average operating rate consistently above 88%, an increase

06-18-2025 17:04:00

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