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China benzene prices retreat on weaker cost support, bearish fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), November 10, 2026 — China’s benzene market has reversed sharply after a rally driven by geopolitical tensions and low inventories, with spot and futures prices falling steeply.

11-10-2026 17:03:39

China’s crude imports climb to seven-month high

Guangzhou (JLC), November 10, 2026--China's crude oil imports reached a seven-month high in October 2026, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

11-10-2026 14:59:42

PetroChina exports MTBE to Kazakhstan by rail for the first time

Guangzhou (JLC), November 9, 2026--A train carrying MTBE from Dushanzi Petrochemical crossed the border via the Alashankou Port on October 30, bound for Kazakhstan, marking the first time that PetroCh

11-09-2026 15:56:40

China INE crude price range-bound amid geopolitical uncertainty

Guangzhou (JLC), November 6, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) was range-bound on Friday amid uncertainty about the prospect of US-Iran tensions.

11-06-2026 18:55:05

Crude stocks at Shandong ports climb further

Guangzhou (JLC), November 5, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports continued to grow in early November, JLC’s data shows.

11-05-2026 19:09:56

China INE crude price plunges amid prospect of lower geopolitical risks

Guangzhou (JLC), November 5, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) dropped further on Thursday amid expectations that the US-Iran conflict would not

11-05-2026 18:57:05

Xiamen Port launches STS green methanol bunkering

Guangzhou (JLC), November 5, 2026--Chimbusco completed a bonded green methanol bunkering at the Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal on November 4, which was the first ship-to-ship (STS) green methano

11-05-2026 17:48:24

China’s MTBE exports rebound in September

Beijing (JLC), November 5, 2026--China’s MTBE exports registered 609,580 mt in September, up 8.63% month on month and 33.64% year on year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.

11-05-2026 17:24:28

Independents' refining margins for imported crude recoup some losses

Guangzhou (JLC), November 5, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude recouped some losses in early November, as crude costs retreated and sales revenue continued to incr

11-05-2026 11:26:11

Three firsts: SAF-powered C919 takes off from Guangzhou

Beijing (JLC), November 3, 2026—A China Southern Airlines (CSA) C919 completed a flight fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Nanjing.

11-03-2026 17:57:37

China INE crude price rallies amid rising geopolitical risks

Guangzhou (JLC), November 2, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded on Monday after US President Donald Trump renewed threats of strikes on

11-02-2026 18:32:12

Sep ethylene imports fall, exports surge

China ethylene imports and exports showed mixed performance in September.

10-30-2026 17:15:43

Crude stocks at Shandong ports hit five-week high

Guangzhou (JLC), October 29, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports reached a five-week high in late October, JLC’s data shows.

10-29-2026 18:49:11

China’s benzene imports decline in Sep 2026

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2026—China’s benzene imports declined amid tight overseas supply.

10-29-2026 16:36:43

Traditional PP demand stable, while demand from copolymer inj. and high-end markets surges

PP demand from traditional downstream markets is expected to be relatively stable in 2026. Meanwhile, that from copolymer injection and high-end special-purpose segments is estimated to surge.

10-29-2026 16:32:33

China’s reclaimed rubber exports surge in Sep 2026

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2026—In September 2026, China’s reclaimed rubber exports reached 12,675.144 mt, up 31.69% MoM from 9,624.734 mt in August and 48.94% YoY from 8,510.022 mt in September 2025

10-29-2026 16:21:09

Independents' refining margins for imported crude weaken further

Guangzhou (JLC), October 29, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude weakened further in late October, as crude costs soared again.

10-29-2026 13:48:50

Sep soda ash exports surge YoY on price advantage

China soda ash exports were 0.28 million mt in September, down 0.21% month on month (MoM), staying at a high level.

10-28-2026 17:12:45

EU registers PVC imports from China and other markets: implications for PVC market

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2026 — The EU has introduced customs registration for PVC imports from China and other markets, paving the way for potential retroactive anti-dumping duties.

10-28-2026 17:06:07

China styrene exports increase in Sep 2026

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2026—China's styrene exports in September 2026 totaled 118,000 mt, up 86,500 mt year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC).

10-28-2026 17:06:06

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