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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 SBS unit operating rate up in Feb

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--SBS unit operating rate rose to 66.87% in February 2026, up by 0.61% month on month and 6.52% year on year. This uptick was driven by unit restarts at several plants.

03-17-2026 15:28:26

China’s dry SBS imports surge 76% MoM in October

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025—In October 2025, China imported 7,380 mt dry SBS (40021913), up by 75.76% MoM and up by 52.96% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 7,451 mt, up by 0.86% MoM.

11-27-2025 15:48:45

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in September

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—In September 2025, China imported 188 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 9.88% MoM, but down by 17.87% YoY.

10-28-2025 15:39:16

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

PetroChina Guangxi starts up 80,000 mt/yr SBS unit

Guangzhou (JLC), October 15, 2025--PetroChina Guangxi Petrochemical's 80,000 mt/yr SBS unit produced qualified products on October 12, marking the start of its operation, the company said.

10-15-2025 18:50:34

China's SBS unit operating rate up in July

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025--SBS unit operating rate rose to 67.72% in July 2025, up by 1.06% month on month and 23.85% year on year.

08-14-2025 17:32:58

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in June

Shandong (JLC), July 31, 2025—In June 2025, China imported 343 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 153.69% MoM, but down by 27.43% YoY.

07-31-2025 16:51:18

China's dry SBS imports, exports decline MoM in June

Shandong (JLC), Jul 24, 2025--In June 2025, China imported 4,376 mt dry SBS (40021913), down by 6.23% MoM, but up by 13.43% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 9,582 mt, down by 3.88% MoM.

07-24-2025 17:11:57

China SBS output increases in May, but Q3 cuts likely on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2025--The SBS planning output in May was 76,800 mt, representing a 7.95% increase month on month. Producers intended to reduce SBS output in the third quarter.

05-28-2025 17:05:20

China SBR imports and exports climb in Mar

Shandong (JLC), May 14,2025--The imports of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) increased by 15.81% year on year, while exports increased by 14.81% year on year in March 2025.

05-14-2025 10:57:00

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in March

Shandong (JLC), April 29, 2025—In March 2025, China imported 736 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 34.96% MoM and 117.18% YoY. While, China’s oil-extended SBS exports were 1,159 mt.

04-29-2025 16:30:45

China’s SBS prices continue to decrease on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), April 24, 2025--China’s SBS market prices continued to fall in April, driven by declining costs and weak demand. SBS producers reduced output in response to the demand slump.

04-24-2025 18:17:41

China’s SBS unit operating rate up in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 17, 2025--SBS unit operating rate stood at 63.97% in March 2025, up by 3.62% month on month and 5.16% year on year.

04-17-2025 16:35:52

China Feb dry SBS imports and exports up on month

Shandong (JLC), March 27, 2025--In February 2025, China imported 8,988 mt of dry SBS (40021913), up by 84.40% MoM, but down by 27.43% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 8,910 mt.

03-27-2025 16:45:50

China SBS market prices move sideways on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 20, 2025--China SBS market prices moved sideways amid increased supply and tepid demand, resulting in a bearish outlook.

03-20-2025 17:20:46

China’s oil-extended SBS imports and exports both climb in December

Shandong (JLC), January 24, 2025—In December 2024, China imported 222 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 126.83% MoM, but down by 16.79% YoY.

01-24-2025 16:04:00

China spot SBR prices to decline after stabilizing

Shandong (JLC), January 2, 2025--The spot price of SBR is expected to inch down after stabilizing during December 2024 to January 2025.

01-02-2025 14:04:00

China oil-extended SBS imports down, but exports up in September

Shandong (JLC), Oct 31, 2024—In September 2024, China imported 229 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), down by 20.03% MoM, but up by 36.10% YoY. While, China’s oil-extended SBS exports were 1,226 mt.

10-31-2024 16:15:46

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