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Weak domestic demand spurs H1 toluene export growth

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--China domestic demand for toluene remained sluggish, pushing China’s toluene exports markedly higher in the first half of 2025.

08-13-2025 16:13:00

China POM sector slumps as post-pandemic demand fades

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025—The POM sector has faced post-pandemic demand retreat and profit declines, yet structural opportunities persist in high-end applications, with structural reshuffle li

08-13-2025 16:09:14

China calcium carbide prices rebound on tighter supply, warmer demand

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2025—China’s calcium carbide prices staged a rebound in early August 2025, primarily bolstered by tightened supply and relatively warmer demand.

08-12-2025 20:56:34

Weak demand puts pressure on ethanol sales

Prices of common grade ethanol in northern Jiangsu were CNY5,650/mt, and prices of superior grade ethanol and anhydrous ethanol were CNY5,700 /mt and CNY6,200-6,500/mt, respectively.

07-31-2025 14:32:52

China’s ABS market supply-demand analysis in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2025--In the first half of 2025, China’s ABS market was unmistakably oversupplied. Distributors struggled to move volumes, and judging the direction of prices became increasin

07-29-2025 11:37:00

Supply-Demand Analysis of China Propylene Market in H1,2025

The ratio of self-sufficiency of China propylene market kept rising along with the rising propylene output and falling imports.

07-29-2025 10:43:52

China INE crude price retreats on growing demand concerns

Guangzhou (JLC), July 22, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Tuesday due to a lack of progress in trade talks between the United Stat

07-22-2025 18:40:42

Compound fertilizer prices in stalemate amid higher feedstock prices and subdued demand

Shandong (JLC), July 17, 2025--Compound fertilizer prices stayed in stalemate in the first half of July amid rising feedstock prices and imbalanced fundamentals.

07-17-2025 16:10:00

China INE crude price slides amid demand concerns

Guangzhou (JLC), July 11, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Friday amid worries about the oil demand outlook.

07-11-2025 18:29:55

Global and China’s sulfur prices decline amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), Jul 8, 2025--Recent sluggish demand has led to a simultaneous drop in sulfur prices both internationally and in China.

07-08-2025 17:01:00

China PP market depressed by lower cost, weak demand in Q2

In the second quarter of 2025 (Q2, 2025), the PP prices fell after a V-shaped trend. And the whole market was depressed by low crude price and weak demand.

06-26-2025 17:52:49

China calcium carbide prices dip on thin demand in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025—China’s calcium carbide prices edged lower overall during the first half of 2025, despite occasional rebounds, largely dampened by sluggish downstream demand.

06-26-2025 16:22:22

Natural latex price goes range-bound on limited supply and sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025—The natural latex market has reached a deadlock. Upstream producers stand firm on their offers amid limited raw material supply. However, the sluggish terminal demand dam

06-26-2025 11:51:13

SVR3L market price goes range-bound on meagre supply and tepid demand

Shandong (JLC), June 19, 2025—China’s SVR3L market price went range-bound in June. Traders were reluctant to sell SVR3L given its meagre supply and thin margins. Besides, during the current lull in de

06-19-2025 16:31:31

MAP prices move sideways amid moderate cost support and soft demand

Shandong (JLC), Jun 13, 2025--China’s monoammonium phosphate (MAP) prices moved sideways amid moderate cost support and soft demand recently.

06-13-2025 17:07:51

China's May crude imports drop as demand weakens

Guangzhou (JLC), June 9, 2025--China's crude imports dropped to an average level in May 2025, as demand weakened amid peak refinery maintenance.

06-09-2025 16:16:24

N China LDPE prices slightly rise on overhaul, weak demand

The LDPE market moved upwards in North China in light of the overhauls of LDPE units, but the price rises were constrained by the weak demand.

06-09-2025 12:00:40

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 sec-Butyl acetate market gloomy amid soft demand

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2025—Since late April, China’s sec-Butyl acetate prices have been taking a nosedive amid weaker-than-expected demand.

05-27-2025 12:07:00

CPE market goes range-bound on sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2025—In May, China’s chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) market moved relatively stable on the whole. But the transaction atmosphere remained bleak, weighed by lackluster downstream

05-20-2025 16:40:47

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