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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 polymeric MDI prices decline on weak demand, despite supply-side support

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s polymeric MDI prices drifted lower in May, under pressure from persistently weak demand, even as producer efforts to tighten supply offered certain support.

05-26-2026 15:48:46

China recycled PP market firm despite off-season, supported by water-white grades

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026--China’s recycled PP market showed notable resilience in May, even as prices of most other recycled polymer grades softened amid the traditional demand lull.

05-20-2026 17:36:00

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

Jieyang supporting terminal project to be delivered by June 30

Guangzhou (JLC), April 15, 2026--The supporting terminal project for the 5.2-million-cbm commercial crude oil storage tank farm in Guangdong's Jieyang is expected to be delivered by June 30.

04-15-2026 18:38:26

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 LLDPE futures price surge on support of macro environment

The prices of DCE LLDPE futures rose in China. In March, the military conflict in the Middle East region made market traders hold worries on energy supply. And this triggered changes in PE supply.

03-26-2026 17:32:54

China’s iron ore prices fluctuate at elevated levels amid both support and resistance

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—During the second half of March, China’s iron ore market has been fluctuating at high positions, amid fickle macro market and industrial game. Despite the fact that 170

03-24-2026 17:31:09

Middle East tensions support China’s PE prices despite weak demand

Shandong (JLC), March 23, 2026--China’s PE prices stayed high amid geopolitical tensions, but weak demand limited further gains.

03-23-2026 17:50:52

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 PVC prices surge on oil spike, policy support and improving fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026—China’s PVC prices have surged recently as rising feedstock costs, supportive domestic policies and improvements in supply-demand fundamentals bolstered market sentiment

03-12-2026 17:49:47

Escalating geopolitical conflict supports PET bottle chip market rally

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2026--The persistent tension in the Middle East became the core external driver behind the recent rally in PET bottle chip.

03-04-2026 15:20:47

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

Aramco and HAPCO sign MoU to support petrochemical project in Panjin

Guangzhou (JLC), February 6, 2026--Saudi Aramco and Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company (HAPCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 28.

02-06-2026 18:49:44

China DEG market to see pre-holiday weakness, potential post-holiday support

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026—China's diethylene glycol (DEG) market weakened before the Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23) due to shrinking demand and rising port inventories, but may gain s

02-05-2026 15:43:32

Supply-side support drives gradual recovery in TDI market in Jan

Shandong (JLC), February 4, 2026--China’s TDI market prices rebounded after a phase of bottoming out in January 2026 amid declining supply and persistently weak end demand.

02-04-2026 14:31:10

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