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East China caustic soda price in downward fluctuation

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2026—Entering April, the uptrend in East China caustic soda prices has come to an end, amid weakness in supply-demand fundamentals.

04-16-2026 15:44:10

China’s HDPE prices lead gains in early Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—In early April, China’s PE market saw sharp fluctuations, with HDPE prices showing the most pronounced gains among the three major varieties.

04-15-2026 11:35:24

Rises in PE prices underpinned by high cost, tight supply

04-15-2026 11:20:12

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

PP prices to shift from supply-driven to cost-led in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 26,2026--China’s PP prices will remain high in the near term amid geopolitical cost support, but overcapacity will continue to weigh on commodity grades over the long run.

03-26-2026 17:58:41

China LLDPE futures price surge on support of macro environment

The prices of DCE LLDPE futures rose in China. In March, the military conflict in the Middle East region made market traders hold worries on energy supply. And this triggered changes in PE supply.

03-26-2026 17:32:54

China POM prices keep firm amid Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026—China POM market price kept firm after the outbreak of the Middle East turmoil, with rising methanol prices, steady supply and relatively fair rigid demand.

03-26-2026 14:19:57

PP prices surge on persistent Middle East conflict

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2026—Escalating Middle East tensions stoked energy supply fears, lifting crude prices and driving polypropylene (PP) prices higher.

03-25-2026 17:38:29

China PVC prices to fluctuate at highs in Q2

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2026 – China PVC market price would fluctuate at highs in the second quarter of 2026, mainly driven by tighter supply, cost support and improving demand amid peak consumption

03-25-2026 10:51:40

China PP prices surge in Q1 with mixed signals for Q2

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026--China PP prices surged in Q1 and may face mixed trends in Q2 amid shifting fundamentals.

03-24-2026 16:28:49

Middle East tensions support China’s PE prices despite weak demand

Shandong (JLC), March 23, 2026--China’s PE prices stayed high amid geopolitical tensions, but weak demand limited further gains.

03-23-2026 17:50:52

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

China PP prices rebound on cost push, but oversupply remains a drag

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026--China’s domestic PP market posted robust gains on cost-side support amid geopolitical tensions, with oversupply still weighing on the long-term outlook.

03-19-2026 16:08:41

China’s caustic soda prices pick up amid firm fundamentals and geopolitical conflicts

Shandong (JLC), March 18, 2026—China’s caustic soda market picked up, amid geopolitical conflicts and comparatively firm fundamentals. But high caustic soda inventory, along with downstream enterprise

03-18-2026 10:09:28

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

Recycled PP prices rally then retreat in early Mar

Shandong (JLC), March 16, 2026--Domestic recycled PP market rose first and then fell in early March.

03-17-2026 00:00:00

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

China PE prices surge on stimulus of geopolitical tension

03-05-2026 09:08:25

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 ABS prices continue to surge

Shandong (JLC), January 30, 2026--ABS prices underwent a rapid ascent from late December 2025, with increases for emulsion-method ABS largely exceeding CNY1,000/mt.

01-30-2026 17:51:44

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