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China styrene output to down around 3.44% MoM in Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026 – China styrene output would decrease by about 3.44% month on month to nearly 1.52 mln mt in April, mainly owing to dipping average operating rate of China styrene enter

04-14-2026 09:56:55

China styrene output to rise by around 6.93%-7.62% MoM in Mar

Shandong (JLC), March 10, 2026 – China styrene output might improve to around 1.55-1.56 mln mt in March, up by around 6.93% to 7.62% month on month, mainly because of three more natural days, though t

03-10-2026 14:14:33

Styrene steady amid geopolitical upheaval, supply risks contained

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—While geopolitical tensions boost crude and related costs, the direct supply impact on styrene is minimal given limited imports; the market is thus set for a firm yet ran

03-05-2026 08:26:33

South China styrene stocks to fall again after holiday rebound

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026—Although styrene inventories in South China rebounded sharply after the Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23) due to waning demand, port stocks are expected to dra

02-26-2026 15:02:39

China styrene output to dip in Feb after modest Jan gain

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—In January, China's styrene industry operated at a low level with a slight month-on-month output increase, while February is expected to see a moderate recovery in op

02-10-2026 09:22:24

China PS prices rise on styrene rebound, but demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—China’s styrene futures rebounded short-term due to short-covering, port inventory declines, and stronger aromatics markets, but weak benzene fundamentals and cautiou

11-19-2025 09:36:20

Styrene operating rate declines, while downstream sectors see increase

Post-holiday turnarounds at some plants pushed styrene operating rates lower, while EPS, ABS and PS plants all ramped up to varying degrees.

10-22-2025 13:41:16

China styrene exports surge by 452.6% YoY in Sep

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025 – China styrene export volume was settled at about 31,500 mt in September, a surge of 452.6% year on year but still at a relatively low level, based on data from Gener

10-22-2025 10:15:54

Guangdong styrene hits 2025 low amid weak demand in Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In the third quarter of 2025, Guangdong's styrene prices spiraled downward, hitting a yearly low due to weak supply-demand dynamics and declining futures.

10-14-2025 17:00:00

China Sep styrene output dips 5.6% MoM

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In September 2025, China's styrene operating rate fell month-on-month but rose year-on-year, with output shrinking slightly; October supply was boosted by unit restart

10-14-2025 09:04:00

China Aug styrene exports rise 22% Y-o-Y

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In August 2025, China’s styrene exports presented year-on-year growth.

09-23-2025 15:25:12

Operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunges, while that of main downstream producers increases

The operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunged due to the shutdown of some main units, while the operating rate of main downstream producers, EPS, ABS and PS, increased in different degree.

09-16-2025 17:17:53

China styrene output peaks in Aug, Sept dip expected

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2025—In August, China's styrene industry operating rate hit a yearly high, while output is expected to dip slightly in September due to unit shutdowns and fewer calendar

09-10-2025 11:04:17

China styrene output grows 7.94% in July on higher loads

China’s styrene monthly output increased by 7.94% to 1.5815 million mt in July, primarily driven by a 3.42 percentage-point increase in operating rates on a month-on-month basis, JLC data shows.

08-12-2025 17:27:00

China styrene supply, apparent consumption both up on year in July

Shandong (JLC), August 8, 2025—In July 2025, China’s styrene supply and apparent consumption both saw a rapid year-on-year growth.

08-08-2025 15:14:00

China styrene exports see uptick in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2025—In the first half of 2025, China’s styrene exports registered a slight year-on-year growth.

07-24-2025 15:09:54

China's styrene operating rates plummets on intensive production cuts

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2025--China’s styrene monomer industry saw a significant decline in operating rates in April 2025, with output also shrinking accordingly.

05-20-2025 10:52:00

China styrene output & apparent consumption drop

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2025--China domestic styrene output decreased markedly due to increased plant maintenance in April, resulting in an overall supply reduction.

05-15-2025 11:03:00

Despite lower operating rates, China’s styrene output rises in March

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2025—China’s styrene units’ operating rates inched down in March, while the output rose due to more natural days.

04-15-2025 17:31:39

Styrene unit operating rate keeps high in Feb amid fewer overhauls

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2025—Domestic styrene industry operating rates remained high amid falling maintenance, while styrene output edged down in view of fewer natural days in February.

03-11-2025 16:34:33

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