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China’s EVA market sees supply constraints in Apr-May

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026—China’s EVA market has been experiencing periodic supply constraints amid concentrated unit maintenance domestically and falling imports in April-May.

04-14-2026 17:34:30

March PG market surges, April rise may ease

Shandong (JLC), April 1, 2026—In March, China’s propylene glycol (PG) market surged largely on cost-driven momentum from geopolitical tensions, but gains were capped and volatility persisted due to we

04-01-2026 10:10:00

Karamay Petrochemical takes delivery of hydrogen purification project

Guangzhou (JLC), December 3, 2025--PetroChina Karamay Petrochemical in Xinjiang took delivery of a new hydrogen purification project on November 28, a significant step in its push into new energy.

12-03-2025 18:13:04

China INE crude price dips as OPEC+ may boost output further

Guangzhou (JLC), October 28--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Tuesday amid the possibility of another output boost by OPEC+.

10-28-2025 18:31:53

China INE crude price slips as OPEC+ may raise output further

Guangzhou (JLC), September 30, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Tuesday amid expectations of a further production increase by OPEC+

09-30-2025 18:30:57

China DMF prices hit 9-year low, Q4 may see narrow range volatility

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025—China’s DMF prices hit a 9-year low after rising in end-August, with weak supply-demand dynamics squeezing producers' profits. The market is expected to see limited

09-18-2025 15:42:14

What Hainan Free Trade Port may mean to China’s oil market

Guangzhou (JLC), August 30, 2025--Hainan in southern China will become an enclosed customs-controlled area as from December 18, 2025, amid China’s efforts to open up further to the world.

08-30-2025 18:18:38

PP market prices may see uptick in September peak season

Shandong (JLC), August 28, 2025—China's PP market prices trended sideways after a decline in August with limited market activity, while a modest price boost was anticipated in September.

08-28-2025 17:02:53

Jul PE pipe grade output sees falls, Aug output may fall further

China pipe-grade PE output was 280,941 mt in July 2025, down 22.2% month on month. It is predicted that the output of pipe-grade PE will be 233,853 mt in August.

08-20-2025 17:36:20

China’s PET bottle chip exports climb in May

Shandong (JLC), July 17, 2025--China exported 619,000 mt of PET bottle chip in May 2025, up 10,700 mt month on month and 31.39% year on year, with an average price of $785.58/mt.

07-17-2025 16:45:00

China’s PET fiber chip exports sustain rising in May

Shandong (JLC), July 17, 2025--In May 2025, PET fiber chip exports showed strong momentum, with both month-on-month and year-on-year volumes posting impressive gains.

07-17-2025 11:34:00

China butyl rubber imports and exports analysis in May

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2025--China imported about 28,900 mt of butyl rubber in May 2025 according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of PRC, up 15.34 % month on month and 9.74

07-16-2025 10:21:00

China carbon black imports down, but exports up in May

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2025--In May, the imports of carbon black decreased compared to the previous month, but the exports increased month on month (MoM).

07-09-2025 15:13:17

China INE crude price drops as OPEC+ may boost output further

Guangzhou (JLC), June 30, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to fall on Monday amid expectations of another production increase by OPEC+

06-30-2025 18:49:49

Shenzhen-licensed bonded suppliers' bunkering surges in Jan-May

Guangzhou (JLC), June 27, 2025--Shenzhen-licensed bonded bunker suppliers' bunkering volume soared by 14.8% year on year in the first five months of 2025.

06-27-2025 18:34:39

China NBR imports & exports analysis in May

In May, China’s NBR imports totaled 8,100 mt, up by 23.99% year on year (YoY), and the total NBR exports reached 2,400 mt, up by 8.31% YoY.

06-26-2025 17:24:58

China’s May BCS imports down on month

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025--According to data from General Administration of Customs of the PRC, in May 2025, China imported 8,672.16 mt of butyl cellosolve (BCS), down by 56.61% on month.

06-26-2025 16:23:25

May PX imports up on month and on year

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025--In May, China imported around 772,625 mt of PX, up by 7.07% compared to April.

06-26-2025 15:15:39

China butanone exports in May climb on month, on year

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025--China exported 19,758.23 mt of butanone in May 2025 according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), up 24.5% year on year and 5.29% month on month,

06-26-2025 15:13:00

China epoxy resin imports unchanged in May

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025—In June 2025, China’s epoxy resin imports remained flat from last month, while the exports registered continuous growth due to the price advantage of home-made cargoes.

06-26-2025 15:08:44

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