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Weak demand, softening cost support weigh on China PA market

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026—Since early June, China’s phthalic anhydride (PA) market has continued to decline amid thin demand and fading cost-side support, with industry profitability deteriorating,

06-09-2026 10:04:00

China PVC market gains cost support after Shanxi mining incident

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s PVC market is expected to receive a near-term boost following a coal mining accident in Shanxi, which may tighten feedstock supply and lift production costs.

05-26-2026 17:21:14

China DOP prices slide on soft fundamentals and limited cost support

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026--Since May, China’s domestic DOP market has exhibited a downward trend, pressured by weak fundamentals and limited cost support, which has dampened market sentiment.

05-19-2026 10:35:44

China DMF prices extend declines amid weak fundamentals, limited cost support

Shandong (JLC), May 18, 2026--China’s domestic DMF market has continued to slide since mid-April, primarily driven by bearish fundamentals and easing cost support.

05-18-2026 17:27:59

POE prices slip as cost support fades, demand weakens

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2026—Geopolitically driven cost surges initially forced POE prices higher, but as costs retreated, market dynamics reverted to supply-demand fundamentals; currently, weak downs

05-15-2026 18:32:31

Natural latex price higher on firm cost support

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—High temperature and drought weather in rubber-producing regions domestically and internationally have slowed the tapping process and consequently shored up latex prices

04-15-2026 14:27:40

PSF market fluctuates upward amid cost support in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--In Q1 2026, the polyester staple fiber (PSF) market exhibited an overall fluctuating upward trend. However, downstream buyers showed limited capacity to chase higher pr

04-14-2026 13:45:17

China calcium carbide market firms on improved fundamentals, cost support

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026--China’s calcium carbide market moved higher amid tightening supply, stable demand and firmer cost support, while the impact of U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions remained

03-19-2026 09:23:31

China’s PG Market sees volatile in Jan amid shifting cost support and fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), February 9, 2026--China propylene glycol (PG) prices moved sideways in January 2026 amid fluctuating feedstock costs and supply conditions, coupled with sluggish demand.

02-09-2026 15:40:06

China’s carbon black prices continue to climb on cost support

Shandong (JLC), November 24, 2025--China's carbon black market moved higher in November on firm cost support, though weak seasonal demand from the tire industry capped notable price gains.

11-24-2025 17:45:16

China’s NBR prices to edge down on limited cost support, weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025--China’s NBR prices are expected to edge down in the coming few months because of the limited cost-side support and weak fundamentals.

11-20-2025 17:42:28

China's compound fertilizer prices gain on cost support

Shandong (JLC), Nov 13, 2025--China's compound fertilizer market prices rose in November, primarily driven by rising feedstock prices.

11-13-2025 17:18:16

China DOP prices face pressure amid soft fundamentals, weak cost support

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2025—China’s domestic DOP market continues to face downward pressure, with weak fundamentals and minimal cost support constraining any potential gains.

09-22-2025 16:37:40

China’s EO market in stalemate on muted demand, cost support

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2025--Since the start of 2025, China’s ethylene oxide (EO) market has been on a broadly weaker footing.

08-27-2025 10:01:35

China DOP prices edge down on insufficient cost support and weak fundamental

China’s DOP spot prices edged down from July because of the insufficient cost support and weak fundamental.

08-14-2025 16:06:20

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

Adipic acid prices fall as cost support wanes

Shandong (JLC), April 9--China’s adipic acid prices were dragged down by weakened cost support on April 8.

04-09-2025 10:08:00

China DOP prices gain on firm cost support

Shandong (JLC), November 13, 2024—China’s DOP prices edged up in November, mainly due to high costs.

11-13-2024 17:25:22

Polybutadiene prices driven up by tight supply, cost support

Shandong (JLC), September 19, 2024--Polybutadiene prices increased in the past days of September, on the back of tight supply and the support from cost sides.

09-19-2024 13:51:56

Polybutadiene prices surge on cost support, tight supply

Shandong (JLC), June 20, 2024--Polybutadiene prices surged in the past days of June, thanks to higher butadiene prices and tight supply.

06-20-2024 09:23:56

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