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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

China PET bottle chip exports rise on growing overseas demand

Shandong (JLC), April 25, 2025--China exported 586,700 mt of PET bottle chip in March 2025 according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), up by 99,100 mt month on month and up b

04-25-2025 15:16:00

China’s March natural latex imports decline on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), April 24, 2025--China’s natural latex imports decreased by 15.03% month on month (MoM) and 5.01% year on year (YoY) to 38,200 mt in March 2025, hitting a five-year low.

04-24-2025 15:46:05

Interpretation of ABS supply and demand data in Q1 2025

Shandong (JLC), April 24, 2025--In the first quarter of 2025, China's domestic ABS output and exports hit new highs, while the apparent consumption increased but failed to keep pace with the output gr

04-24-2025 11:21:00

China butanone exports climb on rising supply, muted demand

Shandong (JLC), April 22, 2025--China exported 26,158.62 mt of butanone in March 2025 according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC, up by 54.85% year on year and 67.15% month on month

04-22-2025 17:03:00

Despite firm demand, the capacity expansion of PC weighs on its market

Shandong (JLC), April 22, 2025—Downstream demand remains firm, but PC supply is growing rapidly, which results in a glut of PC in China’s market.

04-22-2025 16:42:33

PE market weakens on lower cost, weaker demand

The price index of PE decreased to 7.658 points after the Qingming Holiday, down 3.6% from March 31, according to JLC data, due to the lower cost and weak demand. And the market is predicted to fall f

04-17-2025 17:48:55

Vietnam’s mixed SVR3L price high amid scarce supply and demand

Shandong (JLC), April 17, 2025--Amid the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed by the U.S., the natural rubber market plunged in early April. The price of the imported Vietnamese natural rubber in China declin

04-17-2025 08:37:21

China INE crude price dips after IEA cuts demand growth forecast

Guangzhou (JLC), April 16, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) edged down on Wednesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) downgraded its o

04-16-2025 18:51:14

China’s DOP prices spiral downwards on thin demand

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2025— China’s DOP spot prices from January to mid-April averaged lower by 24%—26% year on year, mainly undermined by weak demand.

04-16-2025 17:57:58

China phosphate fertilizer market in stalemate on high cost, dim demand

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2025--China phosphate fertilizer prices went range-bound amid robust cost support and weak demand recently during the week to April 11.

04-16-2025 15:58:00

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