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China's EPDM prices to rebound slightly on higher cost, tight supply

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2026--China's EPDM prices are expected to rebound only slightly in September on firmer costs and selective supply tightness, with ample inventories and imports capping th

09-11-2026 16:57:23

China carbon black prices surge on cost-side support

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2026—China’s carbon black prices surged in early September, supported mainly by cost-side strength from high-temperature coal tar.

09-10-2026 17:17:10

China NBR latex prices rise in Aug on rising costs

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2026--China's NBR latex prices rose in August amid strong cost support, while downstream demand remained limited to rigid purchases.

09-10-2026 11:00:00

Polybutadiene prices to rise after falling in Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 9, 2026--Polybutadiene prices are expected to rise after falling in September due to tight supply and healthy demand.

09-09-2026 14:25:04

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao strengthen in August

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao fluctuated upwards in August. As of August 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,345–2,350/mt, r

08-26-2026 11:22:39

China SBS prices rise slowly

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026 – China SBS prices rose slowly from August 1 to August 24, mainly supported by rising costs, despite an increase in SBS supply and limited improvement in demand.

08-26-2026 09:22:51

Natural latex prices move range-bound amid sluggish latex output growth and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 19, 2026—In August, during the traditional bumper harvest season, domestic and international tapping process, however, is interrupted by periodic heavy rain, leading to sluggish

08-19-2026 17:39:09

Polybutadiene prices to move sideways in Aug

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026--Polybutadiene prices are expected to move sideways in August amid competing market forces.

08-12-2026 14:06:03

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao on range-bound move in July

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao moved in a range-bound in July. As of July 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,185–2,195/mt, sli

07-28-2026 17:21:33

Geopolitical shifts send China EPDM prices from surge to slump in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026—China’s EPDM prices surged from late February on geopolitical supply shocks, before reversing course from late April as weak fundamentals triggered a sharp correction.

07-23-2026 16:58:12

China SBS prices to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026 – China SBS prices are expected to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in July, amid cost support, increasing supply and weak demand.

07-23-2026 09:58:32

EPDM prices down on weak demand, falling costs

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--EPDM prices drifted lower in July on weak downstream demand and softening feedstock costs, despite maintenance-related supply tightening.

07-08-2026 00:00:00

Domestic zinc oxide prices slip on lower costs and slack demand

Shandong (JLC), July 1, 2026--Domestic zinc oxide market prices edged lower in June on lower costs and sluggish demand.

07-01-2026 15:34:49

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao in high volatility in Jun

Shandong (JLC), June 30, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao rose after declining and then fell again in June, with high-low spread of STR20 ranging about 8.37% during the month. As of June

06-30-2026 15:43:33

China NBR prices retreat after surging in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026—China’s NBR prices climbed sharply from late February on a Strait of Hormuz blockade-driven cost surge, then reversed into a sustained downturn.

06-24-2026 11:29:45

Polybutadiene prices to dip in Jun

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026--Polybutadiene prices are expected to dip in June.

06-09-2026 00:00:00

China’s SVR 3L prices high on tight supply and bleak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026--China’s natural rubber market indicated an uptrend from the second half of April to the first half of May. As of May 11, prices of SCRWF (produced in 2024) in Shanghai ma

05-14-2026 15:58:34

Polybutadiene prices to inch down in May

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026--Polybutadiene prices are expected to inch down in May.

05-14-2026 00:00:00

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao up in Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 27, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao indicated an uptrend in general in April. As of April 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,130-2

04-27-2026 17:36:10

High gasoline prices highlight NEV cost advantage

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--Crude volatility pushed domestic refined oil prices higher, weakening traditional fuel demand while underscoring the cost edge of NEVs. China’s NEV sales remained robus

04-21-2026 17:27:41

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