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HDPE exports and imports up by varying degrees in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 22, 2026—In March 2026, China’s HDPE imports and exports both increased, albeit by varying degrees, with exports witnessing a pronounced 125.75% month-on-month rise while imports

04-22-2026 17:38:31

Crude volatility, supply-demand battle keep PE high-range

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026—In March 2026, Middle East tensions drove oil prices higher, lifting polyethylene (PE) prices sharply; April saw high-range volatile trading, with supply-side spring tur

04-14-2026 17:03:00

China PP operating rates diverge sharply on geopolitical conflicts in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 13, 2026—In March, the operating rates of China’s PP units across different process routes diverged significantly, primarily due to feedstock disruptions in the Middle East.

04-13-2026 14:40:30

China’s PE prices advance following Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026--China’s propylene (PE) market broadly moved upward with heightened volatility from late February to early April, primarily taking a cue from the dramatic rise in crude o

04-09-2026 17:18:58

China abolishes VAT export rebate for solar products, reshaping EVA market

Shandong (JLC), April 3, 2026--The removal of export rebates will shift China’s EVA market from policy-driven growth toward a longer-term structural transition.

04-03-2026 18:00:35

China PE market decline after rising in mid-March

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026--China polyethylene (PE) spot market declined after rising in mid-March driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

03-24-2026 14:29:58

China’s EVA price fluctuates at elevated levels amid ongoing tense situation

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026—Entering March, China’s EVA market has been in high fluctuations in response to its huge volatile feedstock market, amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Meanwhile,

03-19-2026 16:45:35

Middle East turmoil pushes PP prices up, with coal-based PP gaining edge

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--Geopolitical tensions are reshaping China’s PP market, favoring coal-based producers and elevating industry risks.

03-17-2026 17:40:57

China PVC prices surge on oil spike, policy support and improving fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026—China’s PVC prices have surged recently as rising feedstock costs, supportive domestic policies and improvements in supply-demand fundamentals bolstered market sentiment

03-12-2026 17:49:47

Shandong Haihua plans to upgrade its soda ash production line

Guangzhou (JLC), March 6, 2026-- Shandong Haihua Co., Ltd. plans to invest around 4.837 billion yuan to upgrade its soda ash production line, China Business Journal reported on March 3, 2026.

03-06-2026 19:03:46

China PVC market enters 2026 amid ongoing supply-demand imbalances

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—Entering 2026, China’s PVC market continues to struggle with persistent oversupply and tepid downstream demand, curbing prospects for meaningful near-term recovery.

02-10-2026 15:36:19

China PE prices swing sharply as macro factors clash with fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026-Since early 2026, China’s PE market has been marked by rapid price swings, as macro-driven volatility alternated with soft supply-demand fundamentals.

02-05-2026 17:31:32

China’s EVA market moves sideways after bottoming out

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026—In January 2026, China’s EVA market bottomed out firstly, bolstered by rebounded downstream demand, amid the announcement of VAT export rebate for photovoltaic product

02-05-2026 17:28:04

Pakistan’s anti-dumping duties to put limited impact on China’s PVC exports

On January 2, 2026, the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan issued Announcement No. ADC50/2016/NTC/PVC/SR-II/2025, making a final affirmative ruling in the second sunset review of the anti-dumping

01-29-2026 09:05:14

China’s PP prices edge down after rising in Jan 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 27, 2026—In January 2026, China’s PP prices edged down after rising considering the increasing supply and weak demand.

01-27-2026 17:39:37

PetroChina Guangxi launches dual EVA project to fill high-end supply gap

Shandong (JLC), January 20, 2026—PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical has got a high-end EVA project underway to address gaps in domestic supply chain and promote high-end transformation within the indust

01-20-2026 09:09:30

Operating rate of China’s PP producers to decline in Dec

Shandong (JLC), December 12, 2025--In December 2025, the operating rate of China’s PP units is expected to decline considering the weak fundamentals and intensifying market competition.

12-12-2025 17:02:43

PP powder prices keep declining on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025--PP powder producers faced ongoing production cost pressure, and with multiple bearish factors, PP powder prices declined.

12-11-2025 18:04:56

Southeast Asia: A growth engine for China’s PVC exports

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025-Southeast Asia has become one of the most strategically important overseas markets for China’s PVC exports, supported by robust infrastructure demand, limited regiona

12-11-2025 14:08:02

End of India’s anti-dumping duties to boost China’s PVC exports

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025 – Recently, India terminated the proposed anti-dumping measures on suspension polyvinyl chloride (SPVC) from China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan of China, Th

11-20-2025 16:32:29

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