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PE Prices keep range-bound amid weaker Peak-Season Expectation in Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 20, 2026—In September, the PE market enters the conventional peak season. However, the slow recovery in demand and the negative impact of the Fed’s rate hike on international

09-21-2026 08:20:01

China glass futures plunges on weak fundamentals

The glass futures price showed significant declines affected by the weak fundamentals. The supply has shown signs of increasing and the demand keeps weak.

09-16-2026 17:47:38

China glass futures plunges on weak fundamentals

The glass futures price showed declines affected by the weak fundamentals. The supply has shown signs of increasing and the demand keeps weak.

09-15-2026 18:41:18

Pakistan’s provisional anti-dumping duties to have limited impact on China’s soda ash exports

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026 – The National Tariff Commission of Pakistan issued Notice No. ADC75, making an affirmative preliminary anti-dumping determination on soda ash originating in or impor

09-08-2026 17:11:11

China PP prices rise in August as supply tightness and costs support

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2026—China’s PP prices fluctuated higher in August on supply tightness and cost support. September may see further slight gains, though unit restarts and hand-to-mouth

08-27-2026 16:03:19

China’s environmental code shows limited near-term impact on recycled plastics spot prices

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2026--China’s Ecological and Environmental Code entered into force on August 15, though spot prices for most recycled plastic grades were flat on August 17.

08-18-2026 17:41:00

China PP supply recovery to cap price rally as maintenance units restart

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026—China’s PP prices are likely to retreat from recent highs as restarting maintenance units and weak downstream demand loosen the supply-driven rally.

08-13-2026 17:16:00

China PE prices driven up by higher cost despite off-season

China PE quotations showed an uptrend in July, which is in the conventional off-season, as the high cost prevailed over weak demand.

07-28-2026 16:34:35

China float glass market keeps weak in off-season

Prices of float glass were stable-to-falling, and there was little support in spot market.

07-28-2026 16:32:12

August maintenance to tighten China coal-based PP supply, but support seen fleeting into H2

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026—China’s coal-based PP supply is expected to tighten in August on maintenance, providing temporary support, but gains will be capped by weak fundamentals in H2.

07-28-2026 15:12:42

Declines in soda ash price caused by weak fundamentals

China soda ash prices showed frequent declines, which was caused by the excess capacity, high inventory and weak demand.

07-23-2026 17:20:34

China float glass market faces lower supply, weak demand

China float glass market faced both lower supply and weaker demand at the same time in the first half of 2026, and was expected to extend a weak trend in the second half.

07-23-2026 13:52:24

China PE supply pressure to intensify as capacity additions accelerate in H2

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China's PE capacity expansion slowed markedly in the first half of 2026 but are expected to accelerate sharply in H2.

07-22-2026 11:25:34

Thailand’s anti-dumping probe into Chinese PVC could reshape Southeast Asian trade flows

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--Thailand’s anti-dumping probe may reshape China’s PVC export landscape, with Southeast Asia’s supply chain shifting toward localized production.

07-08-2026 13:52:50

China POE prices move down as geopolitical risks fade

Shandong (JLC), June 10, 2026--As US-Iran geopolitical impacts faded, POE prices edged lower on weakened cost support and shifting supply-demand fundamentals.

06-10-2026 17:37:30

China EPS price falls on prediction of easing geopolitical tension

05-27-2026 16:57:50

China PP market rallies in May, eases in June

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—In May, China’s polypropylene (PP) prices rose strongly due to high costs and tight supply, though subdued demand capped gains; prices are expected to ease from elevated l

05-27-2026 10:37:25

China spot soda ash prices continue to fall in May on high inventories and soft demand

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026 – China spot soda ash prices continued to move down in May, mainly due to high inventories and soft demand, although the operating rates of individual producers showed an

05-26-2026 15:16:56

China PE exports: Southeast Asia dominates, Middle East crisis fuels growth

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—In April 2026, China's PE exports were centered on Southeast Asia while expanding into multiple regions, with the Middle East conflict creating opportunities for Chinese e

05-26-2026 10:04:00

Daily melting volume of float glass keeps falling on weak fundamentals

The production of float glass kept decreasing in 2026, and the daily melting volume recorded a new low in current years.

05-21-2026 16:43:02

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