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China PTA market review in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2026--In the first quarter of 2026, China’s PTA market saw a significant uptrend after a volatile start, with prices posting a marked increase quarter on quarter.

04-16-2026 17:34:34

China’s viscose staple fiber market rises steadily in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 8, 2026--China’s viscose staple fiber (VSF) prices trended steadily higher in March, up around 3% from the previous month.

04-08-2026 16:54:43

China’s PTA industry shifts from expansion to quality

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026--Between 2021 and 2025, China’s PTA industry witnessed sustained capacity growth coupled with the removal of obsolete units.

03-26-2026 17:28:37

China textile and apparel exports surge in Jan-Feb 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026—China’s textile and apparel exports opened 2026 with strong growth in the first two months, propelled by multiple positive factors.

03-19-2026 17:31:37

China’s MEG price volatile amid geopolitical conflicts

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026—Recently, China’s ethylene glycol (MEG) market has been forced into experiencing high volatility, following wide fluctuations in its feedstock international crude oil pr

03-12-2026 17:17:30

China polyester yarn steady as Mideast tensions lift costs, demand lags

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026—The Israel-Iran conflict has transmitted cost-push pressures to China's polyester yarn sector via rising crude oil prices, driving a stable yet strengthening market, tho

03-11-2026 14:07:17

China’s fiber-grade PET prices to edge up post-Spring Festival 2026

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026--China’s fiber-grade PET prices stayed in a stalemate during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday, with further modest gains expected in the short term.

02-26-2026 17:06:24

China’s PFY industry transitions from expansion to value growth in 2021-2030

Shandong (JLC), January 15, 2026--In 2021-2025, China’s PFY capacity expanded steadily, though momentum gradually faded. From 2026 onward, growth will slow further as the industry prioritizes quality.

01-15-2026 11:02:36

China PET bottle chip exports rise on multiple drivers

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025—China’s PET bottle chip exports posted strong growth in October, driven by a global supply-demand imbalance and China's industrial advantages.

11-25-2025 17:24:02

Removal of 14 BIS Quality Control Orders set to boost China's PFY exports and optimize structure

Shandong (JLC), November 18, 2025--India’s recent removal of BIS certification for some products is expected to significantly boost China's PFY exports and help optimize the export structure.

11-18-2025 17:54:00

China September PTA exports down on year

Shandong (JLC), October 31, 2025--China PTA imports remained scarce in September, totaling 1,100 mt, while the exports read 343,700 mt, falling by 37,000 mt or 9.72% year on year.

10-31-2025 17:30:55

China’s Sep bottle-grade PET exports fall MoM, but rise YoY

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025--China exported 467,700 mt of bottle-grade PET in September 2025, a month-on-month decrease of 53,000 mt but a year-on-year increase of 7.44%.

10-28-2025 11:16:52

China Sep textile and apparel exports decline on weak global demand and growing competition

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2025—In September, China’s textile and apparel exports totaled $24.42 billion, down 1.4% year on year.

10-20-2025 16:58:21

China’s Aug fiber-grade PET exports hit a yearly high

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025--China’s fiber-grade polyester (PET) exports hit 113,012 mt in August, up 6.25% from July and 4.86% from a year earlier.

09-25-2025 13:47:16

China MEG prices fluctuate due to tug-of-war between supply and demand

China MEG prices continued to fall in the East China market, as a result of both the expectations of supply expansion and the somewhat sluggish demand, keeping market sentiment s

09-18-2025 09:12:39

China PTA exports surge in July

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025--China PTA imports remained scarce in July, totaling 2,800 mt, while the exports read 374,200 mt, surging by 119,000 mt or 46.63% year on year.

09-17-2025 15:50:46

China’s textile and apparel exports decline in August

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2025—In August, China’s textile and apparel exports declined due to multiple adverse factors.

09-16-2025 17:26:40

China caprolactam prices inch up on tightened supply

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2025—China’s caprolactam market gained on tighter supply during the week ending Sep 11, but lackluster demand limited further upside.

09-16-2025 16:58:04

China’s Jul fiber-grade PET exports down MoM, up YoY

Shandong (JLC), August 29, 2025--China’s polyester fiber chip exports fell by 4.29% month on month to 106,365 mt in July, but rose by 23.95% year on year.

08-29-2025 17:17:31

China PET bottle chip exports rise on multiple drivers

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2025—China’s PET bottle chip exports saw notable growth in July, driven by macro tailwinds, peak seasonal demand, and domestic supply pressure.

08-27-2025 11:47:16

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