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Domestic and international natural latex markets indicate divergent trends

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026—In June, as latex output grows at a slow pace in Southeast Asia interrupted by frequent rainfall, and processing plants purchase modestly, raw material prices moved up. B

06-17-2026 17:36:15

China’s SBS market extends downtrend in May on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026--Persistent cost pressures and sluggish demand kept China’s SBS market on a downward track in May. Output remained at year-to-date lows despite a monthly rebound.

05-27-2026 11:30:11

Analysis and forecast for natural rubber market

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—In May, China’s natural rubber market has shown a strong uptrend, the questions and answers below explain the reasons behind it and provide predications for the future mar

05-19-2026 16:37:51

NKNH outage lifts China polybutadiene market sentiment

Shandong (JLC), April 2, 2026--NKNH's shutdown has boosted sentiment in China's polybutadiene market since March 31.

04-02-2026 12:00:00

China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa drives diversified NR import market

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2026--Announced on February 14, China will grant zero tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. The policy will take effect on May 1,

03-04-2026 17:43:12

Polybutadiene market prices to move sideways in Dec

Shandong (JLC), December 10, 2025-Polybutadiene prices will move sideways in December.

12-10-2025 13:40:48

Polybutadiene market prices to move sideways after slipping in Nov

Shandong (JLC), November 17, 2025--Polybutadiene prices will move sideways after slipping in November.

11-17-2025 17:30:34

China’s synthetic rubber market faces feedstock pressure amid tariff tensions

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2025--China’s synthetic rubber market is expected to face downward pressure amid ongoing Sino-U.S. tariff tensions and falling feedstock prices.

10-21-2025 11:47:00

China PBR market falls on new port fee policy, weak fundamentals

Driven by a storm of bearish factors including the implementation of new U.S. vessel fees, swelling domestic supply, lower cost, and sluggish downstream demand, China's PBR market is entrenched in a d

10-17-2025 11:05:59

U.S. port fees signal shifts in China NBR market

Shandong (JLC), October 16, 2025- Although direct NBR trade flows between China and the U.S. are limited, the reciprocal port fees imposed by both sides will raise shipping costs, reshaping trade flow

10-16-2025 17:01:28

China’s polybutadiene market range-bound in early Oct amid mixed factors

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025--China's polybutadiene market prices moved sideways during the Chinese public holidays for the National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival (October 1-8, 2025).

10-14-2025 00:00:00

China butyl rubber market flat after holidays

Shandong (JLC), October 13, 2025—China’s butyl rubber prices remained stable during past National Day holidays and this year's Double Festival (October 1-8), with balanced supply-demand and cautious s

10-13-2025 16:05:28

Carbon black market prices fluctuate at low levels on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—Rising high-temperature coal tar prices squeezed carbon black production margins, while weak demand dragged down carbon black prices.

09-25-2025 15:50:05

SBS market seesaw on lower cost but bearish sentiment

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025--Domestic SBS market prices were bogged down in a stalemate in September, primarily attributable to bearish sentiment, narrowing margins, lower cost and falling outp

09-17-2025 00:00:00

China EPDM market flat in Sept amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2025—In September 2025, China's EPDM market bogs down in a stalemate amid fluctuating cost support, and the ample supply and tepid demand will keep the market price range

09-10-2025 15:06:05

China carbon black market in stalemate on multiple pressure

Shandong (JLC), August 28, 2025—The carbon black market was deadlocked, constrained by high costs, weak demand, and inventory pressure.

08-28-2025 15:30:46

SVR3L market price rebounds on relatively tight spot circulation

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025--China’s natural rubber market experienced a decline in late July. Traders and downstream enterprises, therefore, stockpiled at low prices, propping up the market to so

08-14-2025 17:04:23

Faster phase-out of outdated capacity to impact IIR market little

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--The action plan for phasing out outdated production capacity, spearheaded by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), is likely to have minimal

08-13-2025 11:03:11

Polybutadiene market prices to increase after falling in Aug

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--Polybutadiene prices will increase after falling in August amid higher cost and rising demand.

08-13-2025 00:00:00

Natural latex market price on range-bound move

Shandong (JLC), July 17, 2025--The frequent rainfalls domestically and internationally hindered the increment in raw material supply, leading to firm raw material prices. The imported natural rubber p

07-17-2025 17:23:18

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