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Geopolitical premium fades, PE market weak

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—The temporary ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has led to a gradual unwinding of geopolitical premiums in China’s PE market, which currently shows a pattern o

04-15-2026 13:10:00

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

India’s zero-tariff window to trigger a short-term increase in China’s PP exports to India

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026 – In response to regional conflict‑induced inflation, the Indian government slashed import tariffs on polypropylene (PP) from 7.5% to 0% effective April 2, 2026, for an i

04-09-2026 09:21:14

POE to play important role in new energy market

The polyolefin elastomer (POE) consumption is rising given its outstanding performance in producing high-end cables and wires, especially those used in new energy market.

04-08-2026 14:23:59

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 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

Geopolitical tension in Middle East impacts PE supply chain

Geopolitical tension in Middle East impact PE supply chain

03-26-2026 16:08:37

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 PE market fluctuates sharply on geopolitical uncertainty

Shandong (JLC), March 13, 2026—China’s polyethylene (PE) market experienced extreme volatility, with prices initially soaring on geopolitical risks before plummeting on news of potential de-escalation

03-13-2026 17:53:32

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

US’s 15% global tariff to have minimal impact on China’s PVC imports and exports

Shandong (JLC), February 24, 2026 – On February 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major tariff adjustment: the previously proposed 10% global import tariff under Section 122 of the Tra

02-24-2026 17:13:35

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

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

China PVC powder imports and exports fall in Oct, with exports poised for a boost in Nov

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025--China’s PVC powder imports and exports both declined in October. Imports are set to stay under pressure in November amid muted domestic demand, while exports are exp

11-27-2025 14:10:47

China PE imports and exports fall in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 26, 2025--In October 2025, China’s PE imports and exports both declined month on month (MoM), pressured by macroeconomic headwinds and bearish domestic fundamentals.

11-26-2025 10:50:24

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

China PP powder prices stay low despite propylene gains

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025—In mid-November, despite strong cost support from propylene and favorable PP granule-powder spread, PP powder prices continued to decline due to oversupply and weak d

11-20-2025 15:13:28

PP powder output up 1.57% MoM in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025 – China PP powder output was pegged at around 267,000 mt in October, up 1.57% month on month, since the operating rate of PP powder producers went up owing to enlargi

11-19-2025 17:12:22

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