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China styrene output to rise by around 6.93%-7.62% MoM in Mar

Shandong (JLC), March 10, 2026 – China styrene output might improve to around 1.55-1.56 mln mt in March, up by around 6.93% to 7.62% month on month, mainly because of three more natural days, though t

03-10-2026 14:14:33

South China styrene stocks to fall again after holiday rebound

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026—Although styrene inventories in South China rebounded sharply after the Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23) due to waning demand, port stocks are expected to dra

02-26-2026 15:02:39

China styrene output to dip in Feb after modest Jan gain

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—In January, China's styrene industry operated at a low level with a slight month-on-month output increase, while February is expected to see a moderate recovery in op

02-10-2026 09:22:24

China PS prices rise on styrene rebound, but demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—China’s styrene futures rebounded short-term due to short-covering, port inventory declines, and stronger aromatics markets, but weak benzene fundamentals and cautiou

11-19-2025 09:36:20

China styrene exports surge by 452.6% YoY in Sep

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025 – China styrene export volume was settled at about 31,500 mt in September, a surge of 452.6% year on year but still at a relatively low level, based on data from Gener

10-22-2025 10:15:54

China styrene supply, apparent consumption both up on year in July

Shandong (JLC), August 8, 2025—In July 2025, China’s styrene supply and apparent consumption both saw a rapid year-on-year growth.

08-08-2025 15:14:00

Styrene unit operating rate keeps high in Feb amid fewer overhauls

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2025—Domestic styrene industry operating rates remained high amid falling maintenance, while styrene output edged down in view of fewer natural days in February.

03-11-2025 16:34:33

Jul styrene supply and apparent consumption both fall on year

Shandong (JLC), July 31, 2024—China styrene supply and apparent consumption in July both saw a year-on-year decrease.

07-31-2024 16:06:19

Mar styrene unit operating rate, output both down on month

Shandong (JLC), May 6, 2024--Styrene unit operating rate and output both dropped in March on a month-on-month comparison, as some producers cut production or shut units down unexpectedly.

05-06-2024 11:42:15

Styrene market expected to be firm in Q2

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2024--Styrene market is anticipated to be firm in the second quarter this year, thanks to favorable fundamentals.

04-15-2024 15:38:10

China styrene industry operating rate, output down in Feb

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2024—China’s styrene industry’s operating rate and output both declined in February.

03-12-2024 14:16:00

Styrene unit operating rate, output both up in Jan

Shandong (JLC), February 22, 2024--Styrene unit operating rate and output both increased in January, as some previously off-line units resumed production.

02-22-2024 17:15:50

Styrene unit operating rate, output both down in Dec

Shandong (JLC), Jan 23, 2024--Styrene unit operating rate and output both dropped in December, as some units underwent turnarounds.

01-23-2024 15:04:41

Styrene unit operating rate, output both down in Nov

Shandong (JLC), December 21, 2023--Styrene unit operating rate and output both dropped in November, as Sinochem Quanzhou Petrochemical and Zhejiang Petroleum and Chemical shut units down in end-Novemb

12-21-2023 15:55:34

China styrene prices fall on thin buying

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2023--Domestic styrene market prices showed a downtrend in general in the week over November 17-23, broadly due to unimproved demand and because of the falling futures pri

11-27-2023 17:27:00

Styrene unit operating rate, output both up in Sept

Shandong (JLC), October 18, 2023--Styrene unit operating rate and output both increased in September, largely because of producers who conducted maintenance dropped.

10-18-2023 08:57:58

Styrene prices extend uptrend on favorable fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), July 20, 2023--Styrene prices continued to increase in past days of July, largely on account of tightened supply together with improving downstream demand.

07-20-2023 17:23:41

Styrene unit shutdowns fail to boost S China market

Shandong (JLC), May 30, 2023--Styrene market in south China remained lukewarm in late May due to high inventory and dim demand, though unit shutdowns tightened the product supply temporarily.

05-30-2023 08:29:16

International styrene markets broadly firm up

Shandong (JLC), March 27, 2023--Styrene market prices in Asia, Europe and the US eyed an upward trend broadly this week over March 17-23, mainly due to the planned or unexpected closure of styrene uni

03-27-2023 17:24:00

China styrene unit operating rate down in Feb

Shandong (JLC), March 13, 2023--Styrene unit operating rate moved down in February when producers including Zhejiang Petroleum and Chemical and Risun conducted turnarounds.

03-13-2023 16:46:57

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