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India’s zero-tariff window to trigger a short-term increase in China’s PP exports to India

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026 – In response to regional conflict‑induced inflation, the Indian government slashed import tariffs on polypropylene (PP) from 7.5% to 0% effective April 2, 2026, for an i

04-09-2026 09:21:14

China DEG prices to fluctuate up in short term amid geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China diethylene glycol (DEG) market price might fluctuate up in short term, mainly supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and gradual recovery of domest

03-17-2026 11:01:57

China MAP prices surge on sulfur shortage

In China, MAP prices surged in early March, as the supply of feedstock sulfur was tightened by the geopolitical tension in the Middle East region.

03-12-2026 17:16:49

PSF sees strong short-term momentum on Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), March 6, 2026--Rising feedstock costs driven by geopolitical tensions, combined with recovering seasonal demand, supported strong short-term momentum in polyester staple fiber (PSF).

03-06-2026 16:19:54

Cyclone Mitchell hits Australia coast, triggering supply concerns shortly

Shandong (JLC), February 14, 2026—The temporary disturbance of Tropical Cyclone Mitchell in Western Australia triggered short-term concerns over tightening iron ore supply, but it did not alter the ov

02-14-2026 11:58:45

China POM prices up on supply shortages

Shandong (JLC), November 21, 2025--China POM market prices went up due to expectations of future supply shortages.hina POM market prices went up due to future expectation of falling supply.

11-21-2025 09:06:02

China urea exports fall short of expectations in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025--China’s urea exports fell short of expectation in August 2025.

09-25-2025 16:16:00

China acrylonitrile prices grow amid supply shortage

Shandong (JLC), September 9, 2025—China’s acrylonitrile prices rose slightly in September due to supply constraints, but weak demand and overcapacity continued to squeeze profits, prompting production

09-09-2025 08:38:02

China–U.S. tariff suspension provides short-term boost to PVC market

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025—China and the U.S. agreed to suspend 24% reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, keeping a 10% baseline, a move set to boost PVC market.

08-14-2025 17:24:13

LDPE prices ramp up amid supply shortage

Shandong (JLC), February 11, 2025--China LDPE prices increased in early February, benefitting from the supply shortage caused by unit turnarounds.

02-11-2025 15:14:47

Chinese oil companies to cut LSFO output amid short quotas in Q4

Guangzhou (JLC), September 24, 2024--Chinese oil companies, mainly state-owned enterprises, will cut their production of low-sulfur fuel oil in the last quarter (Q4) of 2024 because of short quotas.

09-24-2024 18:10:11

Tarim Oilfield sees shortest drilling time for 8,000-meter well in China

Guangzhou (JLC), May 29, 2024--PetroChina Tarim Oilfield completed the drilling of the Fuyuan 304-H2 well in the 8,322-meter underground layer in 89 days, setting a record for the shortest drilling ti

05-30-2024 17:08:31

China PP price to rally in short-term

Shandong (JLC), April 18, 2024--China PP market price is estimated to rally for a short term, but is weighed by supply-demand fundamental pressures in the long run.

04-18-2024 17:03:54

PE market may be firm in the short run

Shandong (JLC), March 21, 2024--PE market will be possibly firm in the short term, thanks to cost support and falling supply, but the demand will keep dim.

03-18-2024 00:00:00

China octanol prices fall after hitting high in the short run

Shandong (JLC), November 15, 2023—China octanol prices fell after hitting high recently and would maintain a downward trend in the long run due to ample supply and thin demand.

11-15-2023 16:18:11

State-owned refinery run rates drop on weaker demand and short quota

Beijing (JLC), November 3, 2023--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates slipped again in the week to November 1 (Wednesday), due to sluggish fuel demand and tight export quota, JLC data shows.

11-03-2023 10:45:20

Chinese refiners to cut oil product exports on short quota in Nov-Dec

Guangzhou (JLC), October 25, 2023--Chinese refiners are likely to reduce their exports of oil products (gasoline, diesel and jet fuel) in the last two months of 2023, as they have run short of quota.

10-25-2023 13:52:44

Propylene prices rebound on supply shortage, firm crude market

Shandong (JLC), October 23, 2023--Propylene prices rebounded in the second half of October on the back of supply shortage and drive force from crude oil market.

10-23-2023 17:35:22

NR futures at SHFE strong in the short run

Shandong (JLC), October 18, 2023—Despite the presently confined upward momentum, NR futures at SHFE is strong in the short run.

10-18-2023 00:00:00

China methanol prices to go range-bound in the short run

Shandong (JLC), October 10, 2023—China methanol prices slightly dipped after the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday as there were both bullish and bearish factors.

10-10-2023 17:41:12

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